The New Sotheby’’s Wine Encyclopedia

This essential reference for oenophiles -- long used as the go-to text for the prestigious Master Sommelier examination -- is the most comprehensive guide to the world of wine, featuring authoritative information on the history, culture, geography, and taste of vintages around the globe.

Fully updated and revised for the first time since 2011, this new 800-page edition of Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia reflects the most recent trends in the dynamic world of wine, written by experts around the globe. Beautifully illustrated with more than 400 images and 100 brand-new National Geographic maps, this definitive guide is arranged geographically to highlight the regions and climates that produce the best vintages. From the countries of Southeast Europe to the Eastern Mediterranean, each page is packed with information on flavor notes, vineyard profiles, tasting room guides, grape know-how, and special information on unique varietals. The book also features top wines organized by maker and year; a troubleshooter’s guide to potential wine faults; a taste chart to help identify flavors; up-and-coming producers; unusual wines, food pairings, and more. You’ll find time lines depicting the chronology of wine from 500 million B.C., expert sommelier tips, and thousands of recommendations for the latest and greatest reds, whites, and rosés. The most up-to-date and comprehensive wine refence in the world, this stunning book is an oenophile’s dream--and a must-have for anyone looking to become an expert in wine.

TOM STEVENSON has been writing about wine for nearly 30 years and is the author of more than 20 books. He has received Wine Writer of the Year award three times, as well as the coveted Wine Literary Award, America’s lifetime achievement award for wine writing. His Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia is required reading for both Master of Wine and Master Sommelier examinations. Stevenson has judged major wine competitions in France, Germany, Greece, Australia, and the United States and presents the Christie’s Champagne Masterclass in London every year.

ORSI SZENTKIRALYI is the tasting and database manager at WotWine. Previously, she worked in the glamorous world of posh restaurants and luxury wine shops including two-Michelin-starred Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and award-winning Hedonism Wines. She is preparing for her Master Sommelier exam.