An authoritative guide from the one of the world's leading experts: Oz Clarke Oz Clarke is widely acknowledged as one of the world's foremost wine experts--and in Oz Clarke's World of Wine he reveals all you need to know about his favorite wines and grapes, as well as the top vineyards, growers, and winemakers. In his trademark lively and opinionated prose, Clarke takes readers on a "grand tour" of the great wine regions, explaining the flavors behind different wines and how to find the wine you want. With more than 50 panoramic maps, this brand-new book illustrates and explains the vital connections between the landscape and the wine.

Author Biography

Oz Clarke is one of the world's leading wine experts, known for his phenomenal palate, irreverent style, accurate predictions, and enthusiasm for life in general and wine in particular. He is the author of many award-winning books on wine, including most recently, Wine A-Z (Pavilion), The History of Wine in 100 Bottles (Sterling Epicure), Pocket Wine A to Z (now in its 23rd edition; Pavilion), Grapes & Wines (coauthored with Margaret Rand; Sterling Epicure), Bordeaux: The Wines, The Vineyards, The Winemakers (Sterling Epicure), the Wine Atlas (Pavilion), and Let Me Tell You About Wine: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Wine (Sterling Epicure).