Wine & The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson 2 Books Collection Set NEW

Wine & The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson 2 Books Collection Set: Description:Hugh Johnson on Wine: Good Bits from 55 Years of ScribblingJohnson's prose describes as no one else can the endlessly fascinating characters and landscapes of the wine world. He tells of setting sail with sybarites and braving the perfect storm, he debates at length the Pleasure Principle, lip-smacks through decadent dinners, teaches and learns in Tokyo and files breathless dispatches from Beijing. He bids a poignant farewell to the loveliest vintages, decries peremptory judgement and urges the Slow Food philosophy; falls in love (again), this time with Tokaji, tells warm winter tales through a vintage port and sets out a summer picnic at the source of the Seine - all the while dryly annotating the scribbles of his younger self with contemporary marginal hindsights.The World Atlas of Wine - 7th EditionThis major new edition confirms the status of The World Atlas of Wine as the most essential and authoritative wine reference work. Reflecting the changing nature of the wine scene, the new edition takes into account changes in climate, techniques, fashion and new regulations over the last six years. A new Australian map highlights the importance of cool-climate regions as global warming takes effect, for example, while dynamic regions such as coastal Croatia, South Africa's Swartland, northern Virginia in the US and Ningxia in China are covered for the first time. A fresh new design, a bold new 'infographic' illustration style and stunning new images make the visual appeal of the atlas as strong as its expert, accessible text. The world's increasing appetite for wine is matched by a growing thirst for knowledge, which this book will amply satisfy.Titles in this set:1)Hugh Johnson on Wine: Format:HardcoverPublisher: Mitchell BeazleyLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 1784722626ISBN-13: 978-17847226232)The World Atlas of Wine:Format:HardcoverPublisher: Mitchell BeazleyLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 1845336895ISBN-13: 978-1845336899