Begins with an overview of the history, geology, topography, soils and climate, the major grape varieties and labelling laws, before covering the wine regions. Each section contains a summary of the wine zones in each state followed by a detailed look at the major regions, including the people who are shaping the future of Australian wine.

Wines of the Rhône is a guide to one of the great French wine regions. It covers all the appellations of the Rhône, featuring profiles of some of its most respected winemakers and tackling the issues facing the Rhône’s wines with clarity and authority, in a readable and entertaining package.

Canadian wine expert Rod Phillips provides an overview of Canada’s wine regions (British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada), their climate, soil, other geographic conditions, and the grape varieties they grow. He discusses the key producers of each region, as well as analysing vintage variation and noteworthy winemaking techniques.