1st
SOUTH AFRICA
Fire Water: South African Brandy
A world class reference book for world class products, with evocative photography and compelling writing. As export Michael Fridjhon says so well, fiery and inaccessible in its youth, the best brandy evolves in a way which reveals its pedigree. The butterfly emerges from its cocoon of oak.
Author: Wendy Toerien, Photos: Craig Fraser
Publisher: ISBN: 978 0980265118 (Quivertree – South African Brandy Foundation)

2nd
AUSTRALIA
Why the French Hate Us
A celebration of Australian wines and their success in exports.
Author: Campbell Mattinson
Publisher: ISBN: 978 1740666039 (Hardie Grant)

3rd
SWEDEN
Mat, vin och vanilj från Sydafrika. Food, Wine and Vanilla from South Africa
All food recipes are combined with drinks or wine, and there is an introduction tour to the most interesting wine producers.
Author: Elisabeth Johansson Wines: Conny Johansson, Photo: Susanna Blåvarg
Publisher: ISBN: 978 9127115859 (Natur och Kultur)

3rd
U S A
Oregon: The Taste of Wine
This book is a real tribute to Oregon’s winegrowers.
Author: Jánis Miglavs
Publisher: ISBN: 978 0882407463 (Westwinds Press)

ARGENTINA
Degustando Vinos Argentinos

Author: Gustavo Precedo
Publisher: (Simposium)

CANADA
Les Vins du Nouveau Monde Amerique du Sud

Author: Jacques Orhon
Publisher: (Editions de l’Homme)

CHILE
El Gran Libro del Bebedor Chileno

Author: Tito Matamala
Publisher: (Editorial Catalonia)

GERMANY
Einkaufsführer 2008-2009. Shiraz aus Australien

Author: Jörg Sievers
Publisher: (Meininger)

NORWAY
Polets 500 beste

Author: Geir Salvesen
Publisher: (Schibsted)