Only a crack team of ten Chilean journalists and three photographers could produce such a magnificent and thorough book on this exciting "New World" wine region. As Chilean wines permeate the global market and bring home the gold medals, there is a need to know more. No other book can provide as much information as this exceptional work. With seven panoramic tri-fold pages of the major regions, the reader is transported visually to the vineyards. It is a work of all original text, spectacular photos and maps and a comprehensive view of the culture and the wines. The leading 25 producers are chronicled and described in detail as are the nine viticutural valleys an ten major grape varieties. Selecting the best of Chilean wines is made easy with the extensive tasting notes provided. Fascinating chapters on organic wines, wine for health, wine touring and the art of harmonizing Chilean food and wine are a real bonus in this book. Your visit to Chile will be greatly facilitated by the Wine Routes chapter, with foldout maps, details of major hotels, restaurants, museums and natural wonders. "Must-see" recommendations are made for each of the wine valleys with typical one to seven day itineraries. A triumph of book design and production, the quality of this work compliments the perpetual rising quality of Chilean wines.