A manual for the lover of good burgundy which takes the reader through various growers and properties. The book is divided into three parts - growers, vineyards and wines, and concentrates on the importance of the producer. The author assesses the vintages from 1945 to 1989 and includes tasting notes and ratings. The author is the editor and publisher of The Wine Advocate, an independent consumer's guide to wine, and has also written Bordeaux and The Wine Buyer's Guide.