What this book is: `one of the most influential wine books of all time (Lawrence Osbornes new book The Accidental Connoisseur); `the classic reference work on Bordeaux wines (Jancis Robinson,
The Oxford Companion to Wine, p. 62). A complete and objective inventory of Bordeaux vineyards, Bordeaux and Its Wines is filled with photographs and sketches of vineyards, wineries, and wine
labels. While `Feret, as it is colloquially known, is used by professionals for its comprehensive treatment of all facets of the Bordeaux wine region and industry, there is also information on
the art of selecting, drinking and storing Bordeaux What this book is not: a general guide to the wines of France; an introductory book on wine appreciation; a ratings guide for shopping.
