In search of Bacchus : wanderings in the wonderful world of wine tourism /
George M. Taber.
- First Scribner hardcover edition.
- 294 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : colour illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Includes excerpt from author's To cork or not to cork ([297-309]).
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Three pioneers -- Napa Valley, California -- Stellenbosch, South Africa -- Mendoza, Argentina -- A Colchagua Valley, Chile -- Margaret River, Australia -- Central Otago, New Zealand -- Rioja, Spain -- Douro Valley, Portugal -- Tuscany, Italy -- Bordeaux, France -- Rheingau and Middle Mosel, Germany -- Kakheri, Georgia : the last frontier.
An entertaining-- and informative-- exploration of the thriving world of wine tourism. Taber sets out to journey to twelve of the most beautiful and fascinating wine-producing regions around the globe.