Product Description

Wine Report 2004 is the annual that wine buffs have been waiting for: the inside story of what has happened in the wine world throughout the year. Devised and edited by Tom Stevenson, three-time wine writer of the year, Wine Report covers the world, region by region, offering in-depth assesments of the most recent wine vintage, any changes of opinion about previous vintages and the highlights of any important developments in each region. Essays are written by experts on and from each region. Also includes what to look for if you are investing in wine, this year's top producers and reveals the world's 100 most exciting wines for 2004.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186310 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-28
• Binding: Paperback
• 672 pages

Synopsis
"The Essential Insider's Guide to the World of Wine": If you are a wine-lover looking for the inside track on what's going on in the world of wine right now - this is essential reading. Find out all the latest news, from the recent harvest, to new vintages, great finds and the rising stars amongst producers. There are tips on investing wisely so you can snap up this year's best bargains and save money or, alternatively make it, we've sniffed out the best wines to invest in! Top ten lists, hot tips, wine science and more makes this a tantalising and robust read which will appeal to any serious wine drinker's palate. This title is the winner of Best Wine Guide & Wine Book in the World at the Gourmand Awards, 2004 and 2005 and winner Best UK Wine Guide 2006.

Customer Reviews

From champagne to the wines of Lebanon - many surprises
Ever since I bought this book I have been trying to get it back from other members of the household. Mrs Mrad was particularly taken by the section on champagne, and I was very pleased by the survey of organic wine.

As a native of the Middle East, however, I particularly savoured the section on Lebanese wine, which really is now emerging as a country with surprises, variety and good value. The wines recommended by the writer are uniformly good.

The book is excellent value for money.

Fruity, fabulous and at ten pounds a bargain
A very interesting book for anyone who likes a tipple and has anything more than a passing interest in what's in the bottle.

I was particularly interested in the inclusion of Lebanese wine, which, as the section author says, has shown remarkable technical improvement and diversification in recent years. Ksara's Cuvee de Printemps 2001 is indeed a "fabulous, fruity summer red" and the Massaya 2001 Reserve, which has already scooped prizes in Europe, is a revelation.

I also enjoyed the sections on champagne (Mrs Mrad's favourite tipple) and organic wines.

The great thing about the book is its honest, evident in the treatment of Chilean wine. At ten pounds, it is surely one of the year's great bargains.

Essential reading
Superb in concept and execution. This book provides the winelover with all the detail and up to the minute news about wine regions across the world. This book is a must have. Tom Stevenson is to be congratulated in pulling all the contributions together in such a uniform and coherent way and I hope that he will have the energy to do the same every year. Winelovers should support him in this endeavour by purchasing this book and recommending it to others.