Publisher's Synopsis
Tom Stevenson has assembled a task force of 40 strategically placed experts to reveal the latest news, inside information and most recent vintage details from every wine region in the world, plus reports on organic wine, viticulture, wine science, wine on the web, wine investment, wine and health, new grape varieties, mature vintages and much more. Each contributor names the Top 10 greatest, best-value, fastest improving and rising star wine producers of the moment. Want to know what Clive Coates considers to be the greatest and best-bargain Burgundies right now - this year and every year? Or Peppercorn on Bordeaux, Platter on South Africa, Desseauve on Rhône, Stevenson on Champagne and Alsace, Hooke on Australia, Campbell on New Zealand, Berger on California, Belfrage on Italy, Mayson on Portugal, Kurt on Switzerland, Blom on Austria, Manesis on Greece, Karam on Lebanon, Rogov on Israel or Tony Aspler on Canada? Only Wine Report can tell you. Only Wine Report gives the crème de la crème of the world's wine experts their own space to say their own thing under their own byline. Flying viticultural guru Dr Richard Smart reports from the vineyards of the world, while Professor Ron Jackson tells all about the latest developments in wine science. This new annual is an absolute must for the busy wine enthusiast who would like a one-stop source for all that has gone on in the world of wine over the last 12 months.