This best-selling title, now in its 20th year of publication, is firmly established as the most authoritative and sought-after guide to New Zealand wines. Updated yearly with new tasting notes and vintage ratings, including the most current vintage, this is a 'must-have' publication for the new initiate and the established wine-buff alike. This book will help the buyer to make informed choices about the best value and best quality wines available. Divided by grape variety to help selection, this comprehensive guide includes vintage ratings, star ratings for quality, dryness/sweetness guide, retail price and value-for-money ratings. Other features include Classic Wines - wines that consistently achieve an outstanding level of quality for at least three vintages - as well as sections on 'Best Buys of the Year' and a vintage report.

About the Author

Michael Cooper is New Zealand's most acclaimed wine writer with over 30 books and hundreds of magazine articles to his credit. The second edition of the Wine Atlas of New Zealand was published in October 2008 and his latest book, 100 Must-try New Zealand Wines, was released in August 2011.