The Oxford Companion To Wine(4th Edition) Apr 2026

Added 300 new entries including wine apps , minerality , blockchain , zero-zero (natural wine), and global warming .

Deep dives into DNA profiling of grapes and the complex chemistry of winemaking.

The is widely regarded as the "bible" of wine literature. Published in 2015 and edited by Jancis Robinson and Julia Harding , it is a comprehensive encyclopedia covering nearly every aspect of the wine world. Key Statistics & Scope Total Entries: Over 4,000 alphabetically arranged topics. Word Count: Approximately one million words.

Articles on the effects of colonialism and the rise of celebrity wines. Major Themes Covered The Oxford Companion to Wine - Amazon.com

Features input from over 180 international experts , including 50 new specialists for this edition.

The 4th edition significantly updated the previous 2006 version to reflect modern trends and scientific shifts.

Includes 30 maps , plus numerous charts, diagrams, and color photographs. New Content in the 4th Edition