Wine Guide 3-Book Collection (Hardcover)

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Platter's 2018 South African Wine Guide
Debuting in 1980, Platter's Wine Guide is South Africa's first and still leading wine annual, with total hardcover sales of well over 1.4 million copies, plus more recent digital versions for mobile and desktop devices. The 2018 edition follows the popular and award-winning Platter's format, with 941 South African wine producers, merchants and brands being featured, including 48 new ones, along with well over 8,000 locally produced wines. The guide's wine descriptions and star ratings are compiled in association with a team of leading wine experts, and include good-value indicators and pointers to Hidden Gems - wines that are interesting, unique, unusual or otherwise worthy of winelovers' attention. Winelands dining, accommodation and cellardoor tasting options are also covered in detail, along with the full spectrum of tourist amenities, attractions and activities.

Picturesque Winelands
The Cape Winelands occupy a relatively small area of idyllic valleys nestled in-between rugged mountain ranges that divide the interior from the sea, creating microclimates ideal for the cultivation of vines. The heart of the South African wine industry centres on several charming, historic towns - Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, and further afield, Hermanus, Tulbagh, Worcester and Robertson. It embraces more than 200 estates, most of which offer regular cellar tours and tastings and have excellent restaurants and delis that provide fine fare to complement their excellent wines. Picturesque Winelands takes the reader on a visual journey through a charming stretch of landscape with its wine estates and their venerable Cape Dutch homesteads, renowned cellars and delightful eateries and picnic spots that are such a strong drawcard in the Western Cape. The book celebrates a tradition of wine-making that has been fundamental to the area for some 350 years.

101 Wine Regions
Featuring comprehensive information on key wine regions throughout the world, including vineyards, producers, and classifications, this contemporary coffee table book features beautiful full-color photography and maps of each region. A unique detailed look at 101 of the most important wine regions includes additional information on grape varieties, climate, soil, and wine-making techniques. A must-have for any wine fan, this book is an interesting and insightful look into the craft and geography of wine-making.