Oz Clarke Books

This fully revised and updated edition brings the rich history of winemaking to the present day, making it the perfect gift for any wine lover. Winemaking, as old as civilization itself, has evolved from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to a global industry, intertwined with major social, cultural, religious, and economic changes. Oz Clarke examines over 100 bottles that signify key moments in the story of wine, highlighting innovations and discoveries that have shaped its journey. He explores the flavors, labels, vineyards, and influential figures from history, including medieval Cistercian monks of Burgundy and scientists like Pasteur and Peynaud, who enhanced winemaking techniques. Clarke discusses notable vintages, from the 1727 Rudesheimer Apostelwein to the first Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in 1979, as well as today's cult wines from Bordeaux and California. He also addresses the impact of climate change on winemaking globally. These narratives aim to make wine more relatable, encouraging readers to reflect on its past, present, and future. From the birth of wine culture in ancient Georgia around 6000 BC to the trends of today, Oz shares over a hundred stories, each revealing the rich tapestry of 'bottled poetry.'

The modern world of wine is rich with exciting and well-made wines, up-and-coming new wine regions and innovative winemakers, but the most influential factor determining the taste of a particular wine is still the grape variety or blend of varieties from which it is made. In this book, Oz Clarke and co-author Margaret Rand cover the 350 or so varieties that really matter, either because they are widely grown in the major wine regions of the world or because they are important ingredients of classic wines. Also included are 17 extended features on the classic grape varieties. Illustrated with photographs and maps, these special features give the reader an insight into the methods used to maximise each grape's potential and an appreciation of the people behind the production of the world's finest wines. An introductory section, "All About Grapes" explores the history of the vine, shows where grapes are grown today and provides information on what happens in modern vineyards and wineries.

The geographical areas covered are: France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, Czech & Slovak Republics, Hungary, Black Sea States, Romania, Western Balkans, Bulgaria, Eastern Mediterranean, North America, South America & Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Asia

Approaching wine through grapes is in tune with the way consumers now think and learn about wine. This is the definitive, up to date guide to the world's greatest grapes and the wines they make - the history, the places, the people, the wine styles and the flavours.

Fully revised and updated by Oz, with new entries on key wineries, vineyards and producers from around the country.

An updated edition of the guide tothe best wines in the world by two of the world's most knowledgeable and entertaining wine experts.This handsome, updated edition of Clarke & Spurrier's Fine Wine Guide is the ultimate ready-reference to the world's best wine-for buying, for estimating the value of your collection, for restaurant selection, for investing. Organized by wine region with an alphabetical list of the top wine names and leading producers in every major wine-producing country, the guide is fully cross-referenced for ease of use. In this completely redesigned elegant and enduring format, these two expert authors survey the world of wine and bring you its best-not necessarily the famous Bordeaux growths, but the best wine from around the globe.

Oz's most authoritative and definitive, yet also his most personal wine book ever. This book, and Oz, really are your personal wine guides.

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Red and White is a unique contribution to wine writing - something totally out of the ordinary: by the greatest wine taster of his - or any - generation.

You can't hold all the wine information you need in your head, but with this handy guide you can be sure it is available whenever you want it. 'Oz Clarke: Pocket Wine Book 2009' has more information, more recommendations, more facts, more figures, passion and opinion than any other comparable guide to wine. Completely revised and updated for 2009, the 'Pocket Wine Book' includes full cross-referencing by country.