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Fine Wine – Oz Clarke’s Australian Wine Companion (Oz Clarke’s Wine Companions)

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Oz Clarke’s Australian Wine Companion (Oz Clarke’s Wine Companions)

Australian wine has become a major player in recent years, taking the American market by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavors, and eminent drinkability. In this handy companion, internationally renowned wine writer Oz Clarke offers readers and travelers an extensive and entertaining look at one of the world’s most exciting wine-producing countries. Here the wine lover will find the best Australian wines at every level, from everyday easy-drinking wines to truly great classic wines. With his signature wit and style, Oz shares personal anecdotes from his frequent trips to Australia, discusses key Australian grapes and key wine regions, profiles more than 160 of the country’s top producers, and presents labels and tasting notes on more than a hundred wines. Major wine-growing areas are featured in full-color photographs, and top vineyard areas are illustrated with panoramic maps.

Customer Review: A ‘must’ for any who would explore Australian wines
Australian Wine Companion: An Essential Guide For All Lovers Of Australian Wine is a ‘must’ for any who would explore Australian wines with one of the most famous wine writers in the world. Divided by grape growing region and regional producers, this doesn’t just list wineries and their specialties: it also provides both background history and insights into how the winery has changed since its establishment; in the process revealing much about Australian wine industry history as a whole. Whether you’re a destination-oriented wine enthusiast or an armchair reader/drinker, Australian Wine Companion is the first starter kit.

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