Robert Joseph

The first - and still only - guide to wineries, wine shops, restaurants and bars across from Australia to Zimbabwe

"This beautifully written and photographed book takes us on an evocative journey through the appellations of Bordeaux. Discover the many and varied regions of Bordeaux from Margaux to St-Emilion, from the Medoc to Graves. Savour the wines produced there, and understand how the climate, the soil and the people make the wines what they are. Visit the chateaux, villages and vineyards of Bordeaux and meet the men and women who, every year, turn baskets of grapes into the bottles of wine that are… Show more

"This beautifully written and photographed book takes us on an evocative journey through the appellations of Bordeaux. Discover the many and varied regions of Bordeaux from Margaux to St-Emilion, from the Medoc to Graves. Savour the wines produced there, and understand how the climate, the soil and the people make the wines what they are. Visit the chateaux, villages and vineyards of Bordeaux and meet the men and women who, every year, turn baskets of grapes into the bottles of wine that are among the most sought-after in the world. Along the way, Robert Joseph introduces us to figures who have shaped the history of Bordeaux. He also shares anecdotes about famous Bordeaux-lovers from Samuel Pepys to Richard Nixon" (Amazon) Show less

A frequently reprinted, best-selling book that has been translated into languages including Italian, Chinese, Polish, German, Japanese and French

An innovative basic wine primer in a series intended to compete with the 'For Dummies' books

"***** 5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent one-that-says-it-all book
By A Customer on 26 Dec. 2000
This is the 4th book I've bought recently on this subject and by far the most superior to them all. Finally a book that says it all - and in a lively, entertaining manner. Highly recommended!" (Amazon reader review)

The first and so far probably the only book to cover wines from countries and regions ranging from Canada to Argentina

A study of wine labels historically and styliastically, across the globe and

"Joseph has compiled more lists than any wine lover would have thought possible: there are lists of Champagnes, Connecticut wines, Port shippers, kosher wine producers. Organized alphabetically, entries run the gamut from airline wines to food with wine to Italian ""clarets'' to Zimbabwe, and often include tidbits of commentary or information on such subjects as wine types, winemakers and prices. Interspersed among the lists are nuggets of obscure information: the capacity of the world's… Show more

"Joseph has compiled more lists than any wine lover would have thought possible: there are lists of Champagnes, Connecticut wines, Port shippers, kosher wine producers. Organized alphabetically, entries run the gamut from airline wines to food with wine to Italian ""clarets'' to Zimbabwe, and often include tidbits of commentary or information on such subjects as wine types, winemakers and prices. Interspersed among the lists are nuggets of obscure information: the capacity of the world's largest wooden wine cask (40,790 gallons); the record distance at which a grape thrown from the ground has been caught in the mouth (270, 4) and the like. The author's style is marked by dry, at times biting, wit, and anyone with an interest in wine will find this diverting reading." (Publishers Weekly) Show less

Published under several names, this general book has been a best seller.

"Everything within the world of wine is covered in "The Complete Encyclopedia of Wine", from grape to glass, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, from the grandest of Bordeaux chateaux to the minutest, most traditional estate in Chianti and the most high-tech of million-dollar wineries in California's Napa Valley. It provides essential information on which wines to drink region by region, covering the best vintages of the… Show more

Published under several names, this general book has been a best seller.

"Everything within the world of wine is covered in "The Complete Encyclopedia of Wine", from grape to glass, from Algeria to Zimbabwe, from the grandest of Bordeaux chateaux to the minutest, most traditional estate in Chianti and the most high-tech of million-dollar wineries in California's Napa Valley. It provides essential information on which wines to drink region by region, covering the best vintages of the leading vineyards and the exciting output of the small wineries. Hundreds of the world's great wines are described and evaluated. There are also box-out features throughout the book on aspects of viticulture, including frequent advice on what food to eat with particular wines." (Amazon) Show less

17 annual encyclopedia/shopping guides which won the Cointreau Best Wine Guide Award