The World Atlas of Wine: Completely Revised and Updated, Sixth Edition
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Hailed by critics worldwide as “extraordinary” and “irreplaceable,” there are few volumes that have had as monumental an impact in their field as Hugh Johnson’s The World Atlas of Wine: sales have exceeded four million copies, and it is now published in thirteen languages.
World-renowned authors Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson once again combine their unrivalled talents to enhance this masterpiece of wine knowledge. There are now 48 extra pages, including 17 new color illustrations, 20 new maps, and—for the first time ever—double page spreads and full-page photos in the atlas section for maximum visual impact. New World coverage has been extended for both Australia and South America; some New World regions even have their own entries for the first time, including Rutherford, Oakville, and Stag’s Leap from California; Mendoza (Argentina); Limestone Coast (Australia); Central Otago and Martinborough (New Zealand); and Constantia (South Africa). And Old World coverage has grown too, with the addition of Toro (Spain), the Peleponnese (Greece), and Georgia. It’s a truly incomparable book, and an essential addition to every wine lover’s or professional’s library. |
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| 09-02-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Great update to a reference work well-known among wine educators and consumers. The geographical context of the knowledge base about wine and winemaking is exceptionally well done and informative.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-03 07:02:33 EST)
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| 08-22-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my third copy of World Atlas. Each one has been such a substantial improvement over the previous one that its purchase was inevitable. Great maps, witty, relevant text and the usual breath-taking photographs of wine country. (did you ever notice that no body grows wine in ugly places?)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-03 00:37:29 EST)
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| 06-22-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Really better than 6th edition. I hardly encourage anyone interested in wines to buy it
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-23 00:34:59 EST)
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| 06-01-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This seems to be truly a complete Atlas on wine and locations for
finding anything you might desire in wines. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 01:19:42 EST)
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| 05-30-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a must-have book for your home library. What surprised me is the cost, so low for a hardcover, high quality book like this.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-02 00:35:02 EST)
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| 04-28-08 | 5 | 0\1 |
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THIS BOOK IS SO INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL FOR NOT ONLY THE NOVICE, BUT THE PERSON WHO WOULD LIKE TO BRUSH UP ON THERE KNOWLEDGE OF WINES. HIGHLY RECOMEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-31 01:48:18 EST)
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| 04-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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simply outstanding, in every way....very complete and detailed and the best book on wine i have seen, ever
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-29 01:19:56 EST)
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| 03-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I discovered this book while visiting Burgundy last year.
It was part of the limited offerings available near the Hospice. Considering the size of the book, I decided to wait until I returned to the USA to purchase it. The book offers a detailed review of everything from how wine is produced to the details of each terroir around the world. I believe this book is a must have for wine enthusiasts. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-05 18:26:02 EST)
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| 03-25-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I discovered this book while visiting Burgundy last year.
It was part of the limited offerings available near the Hospice. Considering the size of the book, I decided to wait until I returned to the USA to purchase it. The book offers a detailed review of everything from how wine is produced to the details of each terroir. I believe this book is a must have for wine enthusiasts. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-28 07:01:10 EST)
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| 03-18-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I looked the book through in my friend's house long ago but could not read: this was Dutch edition. Now, I wanted to have this excellent book at hand in my home and in a readable form. To my great satisfaction, the book became even more rich in content and maps. So, I am happy to have now a possibility to locate not only any of my favorite wines but also wines new for me with which I got acquainted just recently.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-26 03:13:09 EST)
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| 02-08-08 | 5 | 0\1 |
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Whether you want to become an expert, or your are just interested in wines this is a great book. Very well written, easy to read and remains useful as reference material
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-18 20:02:08 EST)
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| 01-21-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Last year I read Kevin Zraly's Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. While that's an enthusiastic and fun introduction to wine, I prefer this book. Without ever being boring, it is much more thorough and cohesive. It's a great complement to Zraly's book because it answers much of the "why" that stirs up in one's head after reading the Windows on the World book.
The World Atlas of Wine does a wonderful job of showing what's fascinating about wine-- from the mysterious to the historical to the scientific. (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-08 08:17:21 EST)
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| 01-15-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This book was given as a Christmas gift to a wine lover and he was very impressed with the format of the book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-21 20:58:54 EST)
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| 01-12-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I absolutely love this book. However, the reason why I gave it only 4 stars is because this is the second time I've ordered it and it came without the CD. Otherwise, I find it fulfills all of my expectations. I often browse through it with my husband while opening a new bottle at the dinner table. This allows us to peak through sections of the book as desired. Most books this size make great coffee table props, which people don't even read. This one is meant to be read. Great text, great pictures, well organized!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-15 16:57:32 EST)
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| 01-10-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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Gave this as a gift to a developing oenophile. The book is beautiful, easy to read and understand, and filled with useful information. It makes a terrific gift.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-12 23:45:09 EST)
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| 01-02-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is an excellent work that should be part of every library. If you like this style of writing, I'd also recommend Natalie MacLean's Red, White, and Drunk All Over: A Wine-Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. It's not a reference work, but is laugh-out-loud funny and makes an excellent companion to this book. Both Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson have recommended Natalie's book highly. She also publishes a free newsletter at www.nataliemaclean.com.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-10 16:27:43 EST)
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| 12-07-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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This is the book for those who wantthe in depth look at the world of wine. The maps and vineyard details along with the analysis of the various wines is extremely helpful.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-02 12:42:01 EST)
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| 11-25-07 | 5 | 4\4 |
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Basically this is an indespensible text for anyone in the wine industry of wishing to expand their technical wine prowess. I am a Master of Wine student and this is one of the three cornerstones of my library including the Oxford Companion to Wine and the Sotheby's Wine Encylclopedia. The maps are a bit much for beginners but that is what the colorful Sotheby's maps are for. These maps highlight elevation and exposure as well as vineyard land and forested land, all are important aspects for advanced wine studies.
This edition expands upon the notable regions, including a massive increase in the US and Australian sections, Hugh Johnson giving a nod to the increasing popularity and success of these countries. This should be one of the first three books purchased for any wine enthusiast. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-07 23:20:44 EST)
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| 10-28-07 | 5 | 3\4 |
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Since the first edition in 1971, the World Atlas of Wine has sold more than 4 million copies and this new 6th edition promises to make many more wine lovers happy.
At 400 pages, British wine experts Huge Johnson and Jancis Robinson have created their most exhaustive edition yet, and a tremendous resource. The book is gorgeous - with a generous amount of color illustrations, photos, and maps, including 2 page spreads. All told there are 48 extra pages over the previous edition. Robinson has said this new edition took two years of concentrated effort. It was worth it! The authors have expanded New World coverage, in keeping with expanded exposure and quality of the wine produced in these regions, for Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, South America, and South Africa. These are additions, with nothing taken away from the previous fabulous coverage of Old & New World wine regions. I'm happy to add this new edition to my library and enjoy looking up some background information on tonight's glass of wine. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-24 22:32:54 EST)
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| 10-14-07 | 4 | 2\3 |
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This makes a great gift book for a wine-lover who enjoys reading as much as drinking fine wines. Lots of small print going into details of the region the wine comes from, including maps. Dry reading. High quality coffee-table book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-28 11:19:11 EST)
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