Written for wine lovers who want to discover more about the places where wine is made, this book conveys the ambience, unique features, vineyards, villages and cuisine of 24 wine-producing regions in France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Chile. Each story - accompanied by a map - takes the reader on a tour of a particular region, visiting towns, villages, vineyards and cellars along the way. Photographs convey the scenic grandeur, vistas and architectural aspects of the vineyards and their surrounds. Fact panels provide concise information on the chief grapes of the region, leading wines and producers, main centres, best times of the year to visit and a quick summary of the tour.