5.- BEST BOOK ON NEW WORLD WINES

There are more and more books on New World wines, showing the increase in the demand for information.

1997 US – J. Matthaes (Wine Appreciation Guild)

1998 South Africa – Phyllis Hand, Dave Hugues (Stefan Philip-Unifoto)

1999 Germany – Jens Priewe (Zabert Sandmann)

2000 Canada – Jacques Orhon (Editions de LHomme)

2001 Chile – Magdalena Leblanc (Ocho Libros)

2002 UK – John and Erica Platter (Kyle Cathie)

2003 New Zealand – Caroline Courtney (Random House)

2004 Sweden – Hakan Nilsson, Bent Lilujedahl (Liljedahl)

2005 UK – Michael Karam (Saqi)

BEST IN THE WORLD

 April 7, 2007

1.-ARGENTINA

Viñas, Bodegas y Vinos – América del Sur

Vineyards, Wineries and Wine – South América

In Spanish and English

Diego Bigongiari

(Austral Spectator – Argentina)

The winneries are now healthier economically in Argentina, with a good production of wine books. The exports of Argentinian wines are strong, supported by the English editions of their wine books.

2.- FRENCH – FRANCE

Les Plus Grands Vins du Monde

 Michel Bettane

 Thierry Desseauve

 (Minerva)

The authors form the most respected team of wine writers in France. Their review of the best wines in the world is very international, independent and informative. The book is excellent.

3.-JAPAN

The Japanese Wines which the World Recognizes

 (Leed Co)

This book lists the best wineries in Japan and their wines. It is a very useful introduction for very interesting wines.

4.- THE NETHERLANDS

Paradiso – De Nieuwe Wijnen van Chili

 Cees van Casteren

 (Inmerc)

Chile is exporting its wines with talent, from America to Europe or China. Books are helpful to give more information to serious clients.

5.- SOUTH AFRICA

The Essential Guide to South African Wines – Terroir and Travel

 Elmari Swart and Izak Smit

 (Cheviot Publishing – South Africa)

Wine tourism is quite developped in South Africa, while terroir is still controversial for some. This book is clearly excellent.

6.- UK

Brave New World

 Malcom Gluck

 (Mitchell Beazley)

 Malcolm Gluck is the author of wine books with great titles.