Wine Grapes by Robinson, Harding, and Vouillamoz

Wine Grapes: A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties is the definitive encyclopedia of grape varieties, published in October 2012 by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, and grape-geneticist José Vouillamoz.

Spanning nearly 1,280 pages, it provides in-depth explanations for over 1,300 varieties—including origins, synonyms, DNA-based family trees, growing regions, and tasting profiles. An essential tool for serious wine lovers, students, and professionals, it’s both a botanical reference and a sensory guide.