John Platter Book order (chronological)

John Platter returns! With the same simple approach to wine which made him a household name in South Africa, he tells the stories of wines and winemakers; taste the wines himself; writes about them in language everyone can understand. " 261 wines, chosen, personally tasted and described by John Platter ' Backstories, amusing anecdotes, profiles of the wines and winemakers ' New areas, new stars, new wineries, new experiences for wine drinkers ' The wine-wars ' the revolutionaries, the young guns and the new-old guard ' Introductions to varieties and blends ' Easy explanations of wine terms which befuddle everyday drinkers ' Wine-friendly recipes from winemakers and top wine country chefs

The guide to cellars, vineyards, winemakers, restaurants and accommodation. Diner's Club International. Newsome McDowall Cape Town.

2011 Premier wine guide to South African wines and their vineyardsPhotographs,Maps and ratings

The John Platter South African Wine guide is the most comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative chronicle of who's who and what's what in South African wine country. It packs everything you need to know about the South African wine scene into an title. The guide's annual editions introduce hundreds of new wines, cellars and directions, as well as culinary, recreational and touristic hotspots throughout the Cape winelands.

south african wine guide

The John Platter South African Wine Guide is the most comprehensive, up-to-date chronicle of who's who and what's what in the South African wine country. It packs everything you need to know about the wine scene into an informative and entertaining pocket book, focusing on more than 4,000 current releases and older vintages. This annually published guide introduces hundreds of new wines, winemakers, cellars and directions, as well as culinary, recreational and tourist hotspots throughout the winelands. The featured wines are assessed by a team of internationally experienced tasters whose professionalism and unflagging enthusiasm are expressed throughout the pages of the guide.