Offers wine enthusiasts detailed information on all the major wne vintages up to 1999. It is arranged by country or wine region, district and type of wine, explaining weather conditions, changes in winemakeing techniques and historical events that influenced each resulting vintage.

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Michael Broadbent's Wine Vintages has been fully updated to offer wine enthusiasts uniquely detailed information on all the major wine vintages right up to 1999. It is crammed with personal notes from one of the world's most meticulous and respected winetasters and is an essential reference source for all lovers of fine wine. Arranged by country or by wine region, district and, where appropriate, type of wine, this informative text explains weather conditions, changes in winemaking techniques and historical events that influenced each resulting vintage. A quick-reference quality rating is provided for every entry. - Offers expert information on vintages right up to 1999 from the world's major wine regions. - Describes and rates each vintage and advises on when to drink the wines. - Divided by country and, where necessary, by region, district and wine style. - Includes fascinating insights into vintages dating well back into the last century.