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Hugh Johnson is the world’s best-selling wine writer and the Wine Companion is renowned as the most authoritative, in-depth and comprehensive guide to wine for experts and amateurs. Completely revised and updated, this latest edition takes account of the most recent developments in the fast-changing world of wine. It begins with an analysis of wine making, from vine to winery to cellar. It explores the main grape varieties, indicating where they are grown, the wine styles they produce and the effects of soil and climate. At the heart of this book is an in-depth tour of the world’s wine growing regions, covering both established and aspiring producers, estates and chateaux from the Old and New worlds.