In these excerpts from "Top 100 South African Wines 2013," judges Tim Atkin and Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright consider the state of the country's wine industry.

If naked sportsmen hurling insults couldn't faze writer Linda Murphy, then a book on American wine had to be a walk in the park.

A new wine bar concept indulges thirsty book lovers.

In this extract from "The Origins of Sicilian Wine and Culture," Bill Nesto and Frances De Savino consider the island's Greek roots and shoots.

"The Art of Fermentation," by Sandor Katz, is shortlisted for this year's James Beard book awards. In this extract Katz examines the magical alchemy of wine.

In this excerpt from his latest "Pocket Wine Book," Hugh Johnson urges wine lovers to try something new.

W. Blake Gray romps through a new graphic novel, "The Initiates: A Comic Artist and a Wine Artisan Exchange Jobs."

A history of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has been selected as the 2013 Gourmand Wine Book of the Year. In this extract, French writer and film director Philippe Claudel recalls growing up close to the famed estate.

In "Celebrity Vineyards," author Nick Wise meets vineyard-owning actors, race-car drivers and composers. But as this excerpt shows, he was most intrigued by a less conventional celebrity.

In his recently published book, "100 Most Iconic Wine Estates," Matthew Jukes celebrates the 120-year-old Spottswoode estate.

A leading auctioneer offers years of tasting notes on fine wines.

Authors Peter Liem and Jesús Barquín say sherry is struggling not just for recognition, but for "sheer survival."

In their new book, a Master of Wine and a biblical scholar consider whether the Messiah had a penchant for wine.

Tyler Colman catches up with Howard G. Goldberg about his recently published compendium of The New York Times' best wine writing.

It might not be as pretty as neighboring St-Émilion, but author Neal Martin has fallen for the charms of Pomerol. His comprehensive guide to the appellation is an entertaining read.

In an excerpt from his new book "Soft Soil, Black Grapes," Simone Cinotto argues that race was an important factor in the development of the modern American wine industry.

How could Argentina – "an economically, geographically and politically isolated country" – become one of the world’s great wine powers? In this extract from his new book, Ian Mount explains what happened.

The New York Times wine critic hates the hyperbole of tasting notes, and can't understand why food lovers drink bad wine.

In this excerpt from his new book, Oz Clarke questions the use of appellations, and picks the wines he'll drink in the coming year.

A new book provides a refreshing perspective on contentious wine issues of today.

In this excerpt from his new book, Max Allen lays out his vibrant overview of Australian wine's recent history.

Brunello di Montalcino is in the news again after an attack on the Case Basse winery, in which vandals drained 62,000 liters of its wine. Kerin O'Keefe questions whether sangiovese is the right variety for all parts of this large denomination.

In this extract from his new e-book, Jasper Morris MW homes in on Puligny-Montrachet and top producer Domaine Leflaive.

The latest adventure in the influential Japanese wine comic series moves from Europe to the Barossa and Napa Valleys.

A chance to use recipes from Dom Pérignon and get the inside story on historic estates.

In this extract from her new book, "Bordeaux Legends," Jane Anson investigates Mouton Rothschild's unprecedented promotion to first-growth status.

Every grape-growing district of France is explained in a new tome.

The Great Detective of English fiction was a keen observer of life around him – not least the behavior of drinkers.

James Borrowdale analyzes an American novel freighted with alcohol.

The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution came into effect in 1920 and established the Prohibition by banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol. It wasn't repealed until 1933. Matt Philp talks to the recently published Marni Davis on the significance of the era for American Jews.