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Hardcover, green cloth in non price clipped dust-jacket. 302pp., Index. Illustrated with color photographs and maps. First edition, first printing. “The ultimate companion to The Oxford Companion to Wine…, this new Companion objectively surveys the current state of American wine production, celebrating traditions and sensibilities unique to these artistic American efforts while highlighting the geographical, philosophical, and commerical variations that dintinguish regional wines. General editor Bruce Cass and world-renowned wine expert Jancis Robinson weave the knowledge of wine academics and writers from across America into a compelling set of introductory essays that distinguish the features of North American wine and its history, followed by corresponding alphabetical entries that explore wine topics in depth. ….Curious wine tasters will also find reliable information on grape varieties, viticultural techniques, notable brands, and the most coveted wines.” [from dust-jacket blurb]. No previous ownership marks. A very clean, fresh copy, unread. As new in an as new dust-jacket.