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 many award-winning books on wine, including most recently, Wine A-Z (Pavilion), The History of Wine in 100 Bottles (Sterling Epicure), Pocket Wine A to Z (now in its 23rd edition; Pavilion), Grapes & Wines (coauthored with Margaret Rand; Sterling Epicure), Bordeaux: The Wines, The Vineyards, The Winemakers (Sterling Epicure), the Wine Atlas (Pavilion), and Let Me Tell You About Wine: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Wine (Sterling Epicure).