The definitive book on Austrian wine--"the best-kept secret of the wine world," according to the author.

The Wines of Austria provides a complete introduction to the fine wines of Austria, which are beginning to appear on the lists of serious wine merchants. A country that produces several superb varieties, Austria is now becoming known for its wines, which are of a similar quality but are much more affordably priced than comparable wines from France and Germany.

Starting with the history of Austrian wine, going back to the Celts and the Romans and working his way up to the technological advances of the present day, Philipp Blom examines the regions in which top wines are made and focuses on the growers and varieties in each area. From Wachau to Styria, the Kamptal to the Burgenland, this is a book for all wine lovers who want to broaden their scope and tantalize their palates by learning all about the exciting wines now available from Austrian vineyards.

Customer Review: One of the Gems of the Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library!

I own almost every serious wine book available in the states, and the Mitchell Beazley selections are a cornerstone. What they lack in flash, they make up in content.

I was astounded at how well written and informative this edition was. Blom is well versed in the Austrian wine industry and gives the reader valuable information without drowning you in statistics (which get outdated quickly and are reliably found online).

Being that the only Austrian wines I was familiar with were Gruner Veltliner, Blaufrankisch, and Zweigelt; I was amazed to find so much devoted to the other quality grapes and regions. I admit that for the amateur this information may be overkill, but as an MW student it is indespesible (they love to trip you up with things like St-Laurent and regions such as Neusiederslee-say that three times fast!).

This is not intended to be the map bible, the publisher wants you to buy their World Atlas of Wine as well (and you should), so pay little attention to the maps.

Purchase this text if you are studying towards a CWE, MW or MS or if you are very interested in Austrian wines, otherwise you can probably pass.

Pros: well written, informative
Cons: maps, hoped for more regional info and less producer bio info

Customer Review: Now to find those wines

I found this book to be very informative, and perhaps even more than that it made me want to find and try the wines from the wineries he writes about. Not easy to do here in the States, but luckily there's the internet and search engines! One great resource I found was an online Austrian wine specialty shop: www.winemonger.com
Perfect complement for this book!

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