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• Sevenson, Tom

Wines of the World. Distinguished wine authority Tom Stevenson examines the viticultural history of each wine-making country, discussing its wine-producing regions and the current reputation of its wines. He analyzes the factors affecting the taste and quality of each region's wines - location, aspect, soil, microclimates, grape varieties, and methods of viticulture and vinification - before assessing its appellations, the individual wine producers (chateaux or wineries), and, of course, the wines themselves.

Enjoying Wine. Tom Stevenson provides practical guidelines on wine tasting, while an author's choice chart at the end of each section lists the very best wines. A star-rating system identifies the finest producers and highlights those offering the best value. A taste chart explains how to identify the flavors in a wine, and a troubleshooter's guide spots common wine flaws.

Whether you are a newcomer wanting to explore the pleasures of wine or a wine enthusiast looking for inspiration, The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia is the book to consult again and again.