The World Atlas of Wine (5th Edition)

One of my favourite Wine books, written by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, with nearly 180 maps and many top quality colour photographs. As you would expect from its authors, the book is packed full of information but is written in an entertaining style. The RRP is £35, but look out for savings at for this 352 page hardback book.

The Champagne Companion

This is an authoritative, comprehensive directory of more than 100 champagnes. It details 90 years of vintage assessments, going back to 1904 and offers advice on how to taste, serve and store champagne. There is a detailed description on how great champagne is made and much more in this excellent hardback book.

£15.00 at Drinkstuff.com

2003 Pocket wine Book

Written by one of the world's leading wine gurus, Hugh Johnson.

Now in its 26th year, this book offers news on over 6000 wines, growers and regions. With comprehensive vintage information and recommended wines for current drinking, this guide has information to help you select anything from a weekday supper wine to a prestige vintage for investment. The RRP is £9.99, but look out for savings at for this hardback book.

Wine Spectator's" Ultimate Guide to Buying Wine

This is the ultimate wine guide and is packed with information for wine lovers everywhere. With full-colour photographs, it includes a price range for over 30,000 wines from a variety of countries including America, Australia, Chile, France, Italy and Spain, with an introduction to each area. It also has details and descriptions for over 15,000 wines and tables of the different varieties ordered according to either quality or value. The RRP is £25, but look out for savings at for this paperback book.

French Wines

Written by Robert Joseph. This is one of the most informative and entertaining books of its type. The RRP is £12.99, but look out for savings at for this hardback book.