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Focuses on the wineries and vineyards in Alsace, France. Historic value of traditional wineries in the region; Reputation of the area's culture as a combination of German character and French soul; Wine producers recommended by the author from which travelers can purchase quality wines.

Recommends riesling wines from Pfalz, Germany. Beauty of the region of Pfalz; Excellence of the riesling vineyards; Lodging and dining accommodations. INSET: Grape Notes..

Profiles a select number of wine makers in Europe. Includes the Hugel family's production of Selection des Grains Nobles and drier Vendage Tardive in Riquewihr, France; Gerard Chave's management of J.L. Chave Viticulture in Rhone, France; Berry Bros & Rudd in London, England.

Focuses on the wine industry in Livermore Valley, California. History; Physical characteristics and scenery; Wente Vineyards as biggest wine producer; Emergence of small wineries; Concannon Vineyard; Fenestra Winery; Thomas Coyne Winery.

Visits wineries in Dry Creek and Alexander valleys, which contain Sonoma County, California's northernmost American Viticultural Areas. Dry Creek wineries including Dry Creek Vineyard, Nalle Winery and Ferrari-Carano; Alexander Valley wineries including Simi Winery and Geyser Peak; Wines produced. INSET: Grapenotes..

Focuses on the wines and winemakers from the Rioja region of Spain. Categories of red wines originating from the region; Description of how the wines are processed; Details on the wine bodegas known in the area.

Discusses the wine industry in South Africa. Wine-making in different places in South Africa; Wine testing; Changes in the wine industry and the art of wine-making; Growth of wine exports; Industry regulations.

Focuses on the wine industry in Wachau Valley in Vienna, Austria's premier white wine region. Acreage planted to riesling vineyards; Quality levels for Wachau wines; Export of Wachau wines to Germany; Wachau producers; Kremstal producers.

Features the famous Dom Pèrignon wine in Reims, France. Views of the author on the popularity of the wine; Suggested retail price; Comparison of the wine with other wines like champagnes and chardonnay.

Examines the quality of wines in Australia. Export drive with branded products; Use by wine companies of their vineyard holdings to create cross-regional blends; List of wine producers. INSET: Pick o' the Vale..

Examines the quality of wines from the vineyards of the Saar and Ruwer valleys in Germany. Range of local wines; Acidity of soil; Wine flavors.

Provides an overview on the wine industry in New Zealand. Flagship wine of Te Matta; Pinot noir production at Central Otago; Bordeaux-style red wine at Hawkes Bay.

Describes the wines and wineries found in Santa Barbara, California. Impact of the Pacific Ocean and California's coastal mountains on the types and quality of wines produced in the region; Suitability of the area for pinot noir and chardonnay instead of cabernet sauvignon and merlot due to the cool climate; Identification of three important American Viticultural Areas; Description of the wine flavor; Wineries and their wine specialties. INSET: Westward, Ho!.

Focuses on small vineyards in Sonoma, Northern California that have emerged as top producers of pinot noir wine. Marcassin Vineyard; Martinelli; Hirsch.

Focuses on the author's favorite wineries around the world. Domaine Leflaive in Burgundy, France; R. Lopez de Heredia; Robert Mondavi Winery in California; Penfolds in Australia; Te Mata Estate in New Zealand; Meerlust in South Africa.

Focuses on the wine making in Sicily, Italy. Addition of flavor to increase alcohol content; High-altitude sites for the vineyards of red and white variety; Fermentation of international variety of wine.

Features the wine industry in Ribera del Duero, Spain. History of the industry; Relationship of wine producers in the region with international counterparts; Principal wine variety produced in the region; Modernization activities undertaken by producers; Leading wine producers in the region.

Evaluates various wines. Penfolds Orange; Marcassin Estate Chardonnay; Masseto; Pingus; Le Tertre-Roteboeuf.

Features several wine brands produced by different wineries in Rutherglen, Victoria. Campbells of Rutherglen Liqueur Tokay; Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rare Muscat; Stanton & Killeen Collector's Liqueur Muscat; Look at the wine making styles of wineries; Wine varieties produced in the area.

Presents information pertaining to wine and winery in Argentina. Identification of different wines; Indepth look at wine making in Argentina; Reference to the Argentina's wine capital, Mendoza. INSET: Grape notes.

Presents information on a selection of Italy's most distinguished but neglected wines. List of wines; Ingredients in the wines; Where they were made. INSET: Grape notes.

Presents the trends and products of the winemaking industry in the Yarra Valley of Victoria, Australia. History and development of the wine industry in the Yarra Valley; List of Yarra Valley wines and their prices; Details on the valley's different wineries such as Coldstream Hills, Mount Mary, Domain Chandon, De Bortoli, Tarrawarra, Yarra Yering and Yeringberg.

Reviews various brands of vintage wines that are made in New Zealand. Chard Farm's Pinot Noir Reserve 1993; Otago wines; Wines from Nelson vineyards; Other wines reviewed.

Informs about various vineyards of Bordeaux, France and the art of wine production there. Includes Chateau d'Yquem, Chateau Raymond-Lafon, Chateau Climens and others.

Comments on the vintages of Napa Valley, California winemakers. Failed harvest of Bordeaux since 1990; Effect of the Phylloxera aphid on mature vineyards; Effect of Americans' wine preferences coming from Italy or France; Effect of Napa's wine growth to the region's tourist industry; Popularity of Napa cabernets; Insight on major vineyards and wineries.

Describes a sampling of wines from St-Emilion, a wine district in France. Popularity of the Cheval Blanc; Wines from the Ausone vineyards; Key in the quality of wines.

Features wine producer Penfolds of Australia. Release of the book "The Rewards of Patience"; Results of winemaker Max Schubert's study of winemaking in Europe for Penfolds; Trends in winemaking in Australia; Popular brands including the Grange Hermitage; Factors behind the international popularity of Grange Hermitage; Background on the vineyards of Penfolds all over Australia; Description of the vintage wines of Penfolds.

Cites the best wine-producing estates. Jean-marie Raveneau; Rene and Vincent Dauvissat; Domain Laroche.

Describes a visit to Hunter Valley, New South Wales, one of Australia's most recognized producer of refined wine. History of wine making in the Valley; Main types of wine produced in the region; Notable wineries in the region. INSET: Grape Notes..

Presents the results of a wine-tasting test by a panel of tasters in Table Mountain, South Africa. Preparations for the taste test; Best wines; Highlights of the taste test; Members of the taste panel.

Discusses the wine-making process in Rhone, France. Focus on Hermitage wines; Wine-making heritage; Comparisons of wine products in the area.