Synopses & Reviews
Riesling has enjoyed a recent leap in reputation, and this illuminating guide celebrates its fascinating history. It covers all nine countries and fifteen regions that produce this delicious wine, with detailed accounts of the world's top producers-including vital information on specific vineyard sites, production methods, and range of wines. There are reviews of the best vintages, as well as recommendations for the best wines to drink now. More than fifty color photographs illustrate a diversity of landscapes, and ten maps locate the top vineyard sites.
About the Author
Freddy Price has worked as a wine merchant, agent, and consultant. In 1985, he set up the highly successful "The Magnificent Seven", an agency representing seven major producers in Germany. He writes about German wine for Decanter and he regularly lectures and judges on tasting panels. His passion for Riesling has driven him to travel the world experiencing how it is made in different climates. Janet Price's photographs illustrate wine books and magazines around the world. She has taken some hair-raising trips to South America, Australia, and almost every other wine-producing country in the world. Freddy and Janet live in London.