World Wine Imported Wine Handbook 2009 Edition

From the old world of France and Italy to the new world of the United States and Argentina, World Wine reviews and rates hundreds of imported wines in Australia. In tiny pockets where the climate mysteriously aligns with local soils the resulting wines can be holy grails for lovers of a good drop. Thousands of winemakers are making unique, and often stunning wines that are just waiting for us all to enjoy. In this indispensable handbook, wine expert Angus Hughson opens this world of wine for those who want to spread their wings and explore. He explains how to read the labels, provides a rating, and discusses growing regions, grapes types and history. With the recent explosion in international wines into Australia there has never been a better time to take a walk through the global vineyard than right now! So open your eyes to the breathtaking range of wines that the world has to offer and grab a bottle and a glass because wines from Portugal to Chile, from Canada to Italy and New Zealand to France are waiting.