A Traveller's Wine Guide to Germany (Traveller's Wine Guides)

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Summary: ideally suited for the traveller
Review: This book should not be relied upon for vintage information, top recommended producers, or matching various styles of wine with food. I think the author is assuming the reader is familiar with German wine, and knows what he or she likes, and writes to offer directions on how to find many estates (major and otherwise) in every wine-producing region of the country. There is detailed highway information too, along with addresses, telephone and fax numbers, hours of operation, and suggestions on whether or not knowledge of German is an issue. The photography is excellent, and every region, including Ahr and the Mittelrhein, gets comprehensive treatment, so that wherever one might be travelling to Germany, the author will give the most local data. It's quite a unique book and very enjoyable to read. Highly recommended.