In recent years German wine has earned itself the reputation of being little more than cheap wine for quaffing. Yet the days of crude commercialization debasing a nation"s wines may be over; for German wine producers, claims wine expert Stuart Pigott, are now snowing renewed commitment to quality and classic wine styles.The leaders of this revival, and their wines, occupy centre stage in this highly informative book. Through well over 100 fascinating profiles, the author guides us through the regions and charts a clear path towards an easy understanding of Germany"s great diversity of country and fine wines. The author introduces many liitie-known producers of excellent wines that offer astonishing valuefor money; and points the finger firmly at those famous names which can no longer be relied upon. Some of his findings will surprise: he shows, for example, how red wines are emerging alongside the white wines for which Germany has long been renowned.Life Beyond Liebfimimilch is the product of years of meticulous research in Germany by the author. It constitutes a refreshing reassessment of some of the world"s least understood wines.Stuart Pigott was born in London in 1960. He became interested in wine while staying in Germany to study the language during his mid-teens, and soon after became a frequent visitor to its wine-producing regions. While studying fine art and art history at St Martin"s School of Art, then cultural history at the Royal College of Art, he became a wine writer, regularly contributing articles to magazines such as House & Garden, Decanter and Drinks International. Life Beyond Liebfraumilch is the culmination of his many years of research into the undervalued fine wines of Germany. It is his first wine book.