A Vine is a Wild Thing

A fast-paced, witty journey through the most exciting wines and wine regions of the world, led by one of its greatest storytellers.

This book contains everything that your companion and wine expert, Oz Clarke, wants you to know about wine. With trademark humour and a boundless sense of adventure, Oz traces the grapes and regions that define the world’s great wine styles, reveals hidden treasures from unexpected corners of the globe, and explains how climate change, organic practices, and new trends are shaping the way we drink today.

Repackaged from On Wine, this new edition is packed with unforgettable stories, expert insight, and Oz’s infectious enthusiasm. This is not just a wine book but an irresistible invitation to taste, discover, and share. The ultimate companion for anyone who loves wine – indeed drinking it, but also learning about it – no matter their level of expertise.

About the author

Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, known for his phenomenal palate, irreverent style, accurate predictions, and enthusiasm for life in general (and wine in particular). He is the author of several award-winning books on wine. Before wine took over his life in 1984, Oz was a full-time actor and singer, appearing in West End hit shows and touring with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Alongside his entertaining television and radio broadcasts, including ‘Food and Drink’, ‘Oz and James’ with James May and James Martin’s Saturday Morning, he presents a series of concerts, Drink to Music! with the acclaimed Armonico Consort. Oz is also sports mad. He was awarded an OBE in 2020.