Dictionary of French Wines (Hachette wine library) - Tapa blanda

Most people have heard of Beaujolais and have a rough idea of the kind of wine it is, but how many know that a tiny percentage of Beaujolais production is white, or that Entre Deux Mers is so named because its vineyards are located between two tidal rivers, not seas? In this comprehensive guide to French wine, each appellation covers one or two pages in a simple and clear presentation. Colour, appearance, taste, nose, grape varieties and soil - the essential information - is given for each, as well as recommended food pairings, production volume and serving temperatures.

Tony Lord is a gardening author, photographer and consultant with an expert eye for effective planting combinations. Formerly a Gardens Adviser to the National Trust, he edits The Royal Horticultural Society's annual Plant Finder, and lectures on plants, gardens and garden history. His books include Best Borders, winner of the Garden Writers' Guild 'Book of the Year' award for 1994, Gardening at Sissinghurst, and Designing with Roses.