The story of the New Zealand’s fascination with Burgundy’s quixotic red wine variety is beautifully told in John Saker’s new book, Pinot Noir. Published in 2010 by Random House – $NZ50 rrp – the 296 page tale is told in an absorbing fashion and is among the best wine books we have read in recent years.

Favourable currency exchange rates should see it sitting on your bookshelf for about $A35 if you shop around online.

Take the time to track it down.

If you’re a pinot lover, it will fill your days with endless hours of reading pleasure.