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This best-selling title, now in its 20th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new initiate and the established wine-buff alike. This book will help the buyer to make informed choices about the best value and best quality wines available. Divided by grape variety to help selection, this comprehensive guide includes vintage... read more

The authors, from the South Australian Research and Development Institute, Loxton, and Agriculture Victoria, Sunraysia Horticultural Research Institute, aimed to develop a practical tool for grapegrowers to identify diseases, pests and disorders - a fundamental aspect of efficient vineyard management. The result is this sturdy, pocket-sized guide, containing more than 350 full colour photographs accompanied by short, easily read descriptions of most diseases, pests and disorders found in the vineyard. It is a companion to Diseases ... read more

 
Wine Dogs New Zealand is the latest addition to this series which includes Wine Dogs USA Edition and Wine Dogs Australia. It features more than 100 wineries and 125 stunning photos of their loyal pooches.
 
Along the way, the mutts and purebreads are interspersed with short essays by Bob Campbell, Kevin Judd, John Saker, Sam Neill and many more. Find out which dog can lip read, who has a wet grass phobia and we expose the hound that quietly leaves the tasting room after dropping gas bombs! 
 

Celebrate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc showcases the phenomenon that established New Zealand as a world-class wine producer. Enjoy the pleasures of gourmet food matched with the internationally-acclaimed winner for which New Zealand's premier wine producing region is renowned.

There has never been a comprehensive guide to the diseases, pests and disorders of grapevines in Australia and New Zealand. This text has been compiled by researchers from Primary Industries, South Australia, and is designed to provide a practical manual for identifying, preventing and controlling diseases and pests.Each section has information on identifying, monitoring and controlling the disease or pest, and is copiously illustrated with high quality illustrations in full colour. The emphasis is on providing practical advice to ... read more

From New Zealand's foremost wine writer comes the definitive guide to the best New Zealand wines. Filled with practical information on everything you need to know to buy the perfect bottle, this easy-to-use reference book appeals to all wine drinkers, whether wine experts or those simply looking for a good wine to have with dinner. 100 Must-try New Zealand Wines allows the reader to cut through the bewildering array of wines to find those that achieve outstanding quality, year after year. Some of these may be 5-star, gold medal, to... read more

Marlborough Wine tells the stories behind 60 Marlborough wine labels, offering insights into the lives of the people whose, passion, innovation and tenacity is reflected in the rich diversity of wines they produce.

This visually stunning atlas provides the most comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand and is the only Wine Atlas devoted entirely to New Zealand wines and wine-making. This second edition of the Wine Atlas of New Zealand builds on the award-winning success of the first edition, the text has been fully updated with many more wineries introduced, there are brand-new colour photographs by John McDermott, as well as new maps throughout. This Atlas provides a comprehensive overview of the wine industry in New Zealand... read more

The consumer-friendly style of this guide makes it extremely popular with the general market. The new edition is packed with information on food and wine combinations, the beat wines of the year, wine regions and retailers.

Wherever wine is made, you’re likely to find a dog wandering the cellar or vineyard. Wine Dogs Italy features over 135 wineries across Italy, and over 200 stunning photos of their loyal pooches. Find out which dog can outrun Jarno Trulli, who holds the pizza-eating record and discover Italy’s most fashionable Wine Dog.

An inspiring introduction to French wine with a unique travel angle, tied in to a primetime 8-part BBC2 series, "Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure" brings us French wine made simple. In Sideways style, Oz Clarke (wine expert) and James May (Top Gear presenter and journalist) travel through wine regions of France for 6 weeks. Oz teaches James about wine with the aim of turning him into a top sommelier, while James indulges his passion for cars by driving a different car each week. Divided by region, "Oz and James' Big Wine Adventure"... read more

When Alan Brady planted his experimental vineyard on a few dusty acres in Gibbston, Central Otago, leading experts warned that the region was too cold to sustain a viable wine industry. Brady, an Irish born journalist with no experience of winemaking, doggedly persisted with his experiment. Ten years later, his Gibbston Valley Wines was attracting international attention and winning numerous awards for its Pinot Noir. Brady had proved the sceptics wrong. Today Central Otago Pinot Noir is recognised as some of the finest in the worl... read more

Previously published by New Holland, Joelle Thomson, who established a reputation with her Under $20 Wine Guides, has moved to HarperCollins and will begin a new series of guidebooks to best value wines for New Zealand consumers. Designed to be the indispensable 'must–have' guide to affordable wines available in New Zealand, it will be crammed with useful information and brand new features to help price conscious consumers choose the best value wine for their money. Both local an... read more

Enjoy excellent wine without breaking the bank. Everything you need to know about how to enjoy wine without hurting your pocket can be found in "1000 Great Wines That Won't Cost a Fortune". Go on a wine-tasting journey across the globe with an extensive team of wine writers, all experts in their own regions. They'll introduce you to 1000 great-value wines from the world's best wineries but focussing on the more affordable end of their wine lists. Expand your knowledge with features on the most popular grape varieties and tips on ho... read more

Do you have a taste for bubbly perfection? If so, Le Snob: Champagne is the book for you. It celebrates the distinctions between brand, place, tradition and taste that elevate champagne appreciation to an art in itself. With the cachet knowledge every expert must possess, plus authentic insights into the lives and skills of the experts within the industry, Le Snob: Champagne offers impeccable advice on all aspects of this traditional art, from pronunciations to professional tasting techniques. The guide also features an authoritati... read more

Whether you're having a party, barbecue or a big night in, plenty of refreshing drinks are always what's needed. In this book, you'll find 200 of the best party drinks, for jugs or punch bowls. Includes punch recipes for: fruit, champagne, rum, gin and vodka, wine, brandy, whiskey, cider, sangria, hot temptations, non-alcoholic.

This is an all-inclusive, easy-to-use primer to all things wine. Want to learn about wine, but don't know where to start? "Wine All-In-One For Dummies" provides comprehensive information about the basics of wine in one easy-to-understand volume. Combining the bestselling "Wine For Dummies" with our regional and specific wine titles, this book gives you the guidance you need to understand, purchase, drink and enjoy wine. You'll start at the beginning as you discover how wine is made. From there you'll explore grape varieties and vin... read more

Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The No. 1 wine book has been extensively updated! If you're a connoisseur, "Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition" will get you up to speed on what's in and show you how to take your hobby to the next level. If you're new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics: how to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists,... read more

An informative, fun guide to making your own wine It's estimated that one million North Americans make their own wine. Relatively inexpensive to make (a homemade bottle costs from $2 to $4), a bottle with your own label (and grapes) is a fantasy even someone with modest aspirations can fulfill. Author Tim Patterson, an award-winning home winemaker, shows how it's possible for anyone to create a great wine. In Home Winemaking For Dummies, he discusses the art of winemaking from grape to bottle, including how to get the best grapes (... read more