The prominent Swiss wine journalist, Hanns U. Christen, better known as Sten of the BASLER ZEITUNG, rates John Sloans book as the "best Swiss wine book that exists". Until now very little objective information about Swiss wines has reached wine lovers in Switzerland or around the world, and Swiss wines can hardly be found outside the country. But thanks to the success of The Surprising Wines of Switzerland, many English-speaking wine enthusiasts are becoming interested in this aspect of Swiss culture, character and traditions. This book is hardbound with 31 colour photographs by Zurich's specialist wine-world photographer, Hans-Peter Siffert, and makes a perfect gift for wine lovers anywhere in the world. Sloans book seems to say as much about Swiss culture, workmanship and values as it does about wines. On quality he says, "most Swiss wines, like the Swiss themselves, are correct, slightly reserved, technically proficient and meticulous to a fault.... A genuine love of the land, combined with local traditions, technical proficiency, and personal integrity guarantee a diversity among the better wine makers which is profound and worth investigating." The well-known London based wine writer, Jancis Robinson, describes Sloans book in THE FINANCIAL TIMES as "admirably thorough" while Clive Coates, in his respected newsletter THE VINE, states that Sloan's book "is comprehensive, clearly written and unmarred by any special pleading. Sloan has turned a labour of love into an essential guide."

Hardcover, 259 pages, language: English