![]() South America is a bit underrepresented (although this is the first Atlas in which Brazil and Uruguay are included) and China should certainly merit a bit more space – as one of the world’s most important emerging wine powers, as well as for being a wine-producing country that’s growing at a supersonic pace. ![]() There’s been an important update to Europe’s wine regions and North America has taken a significant position as the second most important continent in The World Atlas of Wine, with some key regions given unprecedented focus. Although the Atlas is still France-heavy (accounting for almost a quarter of the book), there is an important update that has happened in the last six years, in seeking to include more on new and emerging regions, as well as those that have long been under the radar. Its scope is broad, but there’s a great depth of understanding too and it’s a joy to read – in part due to the indefatigable and studious Jancis Robinson and the eloquence and charisma of Hugh Johnson, but also because of the 70-strong team of contributors they have from each corner of the globe. The World Atlas of Wine, now in its 8th edition since 1971, is one of the most authoritative and educational books on the market for an overview of the world’s wine regions. It’s one of the most anticipated releases of the year, and certainly no disappointment. ![]()
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