Author(s): Michael Cooper

Cooking & Food

Now in its 11th edition, Michael Cooper's Buyer's Guide to New Zealand Wines is the winelover's bible with total sales now approaching 100,000 copies. By far the most comprehensive guide to New Zealand wine, this biggest-ever edition contains 421 Chardonnays, 180 Rieslings, 230 Sauvignon Blancs, 74 Pinto Gris, 135 Merlots, 133 Cabernet Sauvignons and 225 Pinot Noirs, as well as sections on exciting varieties starting to come to the fore. Michael Cooper tells you everything you need to know to make the right choice when buying wine:

• Quality ratings from no star (to be avoided) to five stars (outstanding)
• Author's clear and frank tasting notes
• Value-for-money ratings
• Price and dryness-sweetness guides
• When-to-drink recommendations
• Best Buy of the Year
• Detailed 2002 vintage report
• Variety focus - Viognier