Taber, George M.,

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.

1416562435 9781416562436

2009010147


Wine tourism
Wine and wine making

TP548.5.T68 / T33 2009

641.22