Designed to be a straightforward and easily understood reference for anyone interested in the world of wine, the alphabetical arrangement of facts enables the reader to refer readily to a particular wine, for instance, without having to know the region from which it comes. Written by a wine master, the book contains over 5000 entries and covers wines, the wine producing regions of the world, vineyards, grape varieties, wine-making, personalities, classifications and tasting terms. Maps are included showing the most important wine regions of the world and with over 5,000 entries this aims to be an indispensible companion for anyone wishing to broaden their wine knowledge.