Also includes information on styles of wine, unique 'Perfect Case of Wine' feature for each region and tips on local foods and wines, festivals and places of interest to visit if you go on tour.

Author: Stephen Brook

Leather 'My Addresses' Book, Blush, at John Lewis
Keep all your contact details in one place with this stylish nappa leather address book, embossed with 'My Addresses'. Made in Italy. H17 x W12.5 x D2cm.

Tanita Body Fat Scales, BF-579, at JohnLewis
The BF-579 scales has stunning contoured toughened glass with a dual height LCD display which indicates weight and body fat percentage simultaneously. It has 4 memory keys, a guest mode and will also indicate your total body water percentage (adults only). Requires 4xAA batteries (included). Guaranteed for 3 years.

Tanita body fat scales give a better picture of your overall fitness. They also indicate total body water percentage which is an important reading. A reduction in hydration can impact on your performance and health. These scales will display weight, body fat percentage and total body water percentage, and indicate if your body fat percentage is healthy or not.

Caution: Do not use if you have a heart pacemaker.

Italia Negro Amaro 2002 Puglia, Italy, Case of 12, at John Lewis
This savoury and slightly rustic red wine comes from Puglia in the heel of the country. It is a true example of the grape variety, but without any harshness. Try it with hard, mature cheeses (Parmesan or Cheddar) or with bolognese or similar sauces.

Lily-Flame Candle in a Tin, Splash, at JohnLewis
Fill your room with the refreshing, cool and pure fragrance of this scented candle in a tin from Lily-Flame. Handmade in the UK.

Jake Stool, Mushroom, at John Lewis
A useful accessory for the Jake range, this comfortable footstool provides added storage and is covered in easy-clean microfibre. Match it with the spacious sofa bed or cosy chair.

'Bed by Conran' Silk Cushion, Pink, at John Lewis
A vibrant design produced on 100% silk front pad with 100% polyester filling.

'Bed by Conran' is a contemporary range of bed linen designed exclusively for John Lewis by Sir Terence Conran, with close attention to detail and high quality design standards.

John Lewis Platinum Collection, Teapot, at John Lewis
Stylish teapot made from porcelain with a hand painted platinum rim. Capacity 1.2L. Suitable for casual or formal dining. Made in Poland. Exclusive to John Lewis.

Cape Mentelle Cabernet / Merlot 2001/02 Margaret River, W Australia, Case of 12, at John Lewis
Cape Mentelle is associated with the Cloudy Bay set-up and stands for quality. This smooth ripe claret-style red with soft tannins is stylish and delicious. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot come mainly from Trinders Vineyard in Margaret River. Aged in French oak, it is fresh yet mellow, and enjoyable simply grilled lamb or steak.

Nobu Dining Chair, at John Lewis
Rattan comes of age in this bucket-style woven chair with metal frame and chrome legs. Seat H43cm.

Mr & Mrs Game, at John Lewis
How well do you know your partner? Find out with Mr & Mrs, based on the popular TV classic. This hilarious party game will appeal to all your friends and family as they try to guess their partners' answers to a variety of questions and you even have the option of creating your own questions for extra fun. Mr & Mrs is suitable can be played by four players upwards.

TP188 Junior Trampoline, at John Lewis
This junior trampoline makes developing balance and standing skills fun. Suitable for use indoors and outdoors, it features a strong, galvanised steel frame and a built-in handle with an easy grip pad. A tough mesh mat allows rain to pass through. Lifetime guarantee against rust causing failure. Easy to assemble. Maximum user weight: 30kg. Suitable from age 12 months if child is confident and starting to walk.

Accent Bedstead, Kingsize, at JohnLewis
Made from 100% solid birch with a natural light finish. With a panelled headboard and narrow legs, this has a clean and fresh look. Slatted base for firm support Part of the Accent bedroom furniture range. Flat packed for self assembly. Mattress sold separately.

Leather Cosmetic Purse, Pistachio, at John Lewis
A stylish nappa leather alternative to the fabric purse to keep all those make-up items tidy and protected inside your handbag. Made in Italy.

Chrome Garment Rail, at John Lewis
Extra hanging space when you need it and that can be stored away when you don't. A garment rail in gleaming chrome with 3 adjustable heights, extendable hanging rail and 4 strong castors for easy movement. Flat packed for self assembly.

Epson Photo Paper and Cartridge, Picture Pack, at John Lewis
PicturePack featuring 100 sheets of postcard-sized glossy photo paper (101.6 x 152.4mm), compatible with Epson PictureMate printer. Includes 1 genuine 6 colour Epson photo ink cartridge.

Microsoft Office v. X Upgrade for Mac, at John Lewis
This is an upgrade version, which is designed specifically for Mac OS X that harnesses the power of Office, the simplicity of Macintosh, and the stability of Unix. Office v. X has been completely redesigned with a fresh new Aqua interface. It supports all of the Mac OS X features and technologies, and has Mac-only features like Formatting Palette, Microsoft Word Data Merge Manager, Microsoft Excel List Manager, and Microsoft PowerPoint Movies. Office v. X includes Microsoft Word X, Excel X, PowerPoint X, and Entourage X, for Mac.

The modern user interface within Office v. X has been completely redesigned to include a bold new Aqua visual appearance - a perfect representation of what an application running on the new Mac OS X should look and feel like. Email is made even easier in Entourage X by allowing connections to Microsoft Exchange servers, Hotmail, and Mac.com so users can manage email online and off more efficiently. With the integrated and improved Entourage calendar, you can easily organize your schedule, and set reminders for important events and projects.

Office v. X is compatible with Office 2001 for Mac, Office 98 Macintosh Edition, Office for Microsoft Windows, AppleWorks 6, and FileMaker Pro 5.5, so you can share work and files with anyone, whether they use a Mac or PC. Keep track of contacts with the comprehensive Address Book, which stores all of your contact information and allows you to locate an address on a map or find driving directions from Expedia.com. Improved task reporting, calendar functions, and international time zone adjustments make time management even easier. Easily access customised templates for rsums, catalogues, newsletters, calendars, and more from the Project Gallery. The Clip Art Gallery, including hundreds of images, provides tools to make working with graphics quick and easy.

Features:Designed specifically for Mac OS X; New Aqua interface; Several Mac-only features; Microsoft Word X and Excel X; Microsoft PowerPoint X and Entourage X for Mac.

Black Leather Pen Holder, at John Lewis
Keep your pens tidy with useful holder in black bonded leather with white stitching

Trinidad Floor Cushion, Blue, at John Lewis
Spruce up your surroundings with this 100% cotton floor cushion in blue. Filled with duck feathers.

Buiani Folding Chair, Natural, at John Lewis
Keep a few stored for extra guests - a good value, versatile folding chair in natural beech. Seat H44.5cm.

Panasonic Digital Telephone, KXTCD433EB DECT Trio, at John Lewis
In cool black, a Panasonic digital phone featuring caller ID, choice of ring tones, and plenty of number memories, plus two additional handsets. You have a walkie talkie facility between the handsets and a speakerphone. It's also GAP (Generic Access Profile) compatible, which means other phones can be used with the base station.

DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) is a digital wireless technology which is now being adopted increasingly worldwide, in particular for cordless telephones. Key benefits are high speech quality with less interference and increased range (50m indoors, 300m outdoors). You can have up to six handsets for each base station, making internal calls and call transfers between handsets possible. DECT is digital and eavesdropping is almost impossible.

Alicante Stool, Chocolate, at John Lewis
Plump dark chocolate hide leather square footstool which matches the Alicante chair. With chunky beech feet.

Collus Table Lamp, at John Lewis
A clean and fresh looking ivory table lamp with a ceramic base and an elliptical shade.

Indesit Washing Machine, White, WIL103, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. An exceptionally good value machine, the Indesit WIL103 is rated A for wash performance and energy efficiency. Easy to use, it has 13 wash programmes, including Hand Wash, so you can be sure that all of your clothes and fabrics will be taken care of. You also have the option of variable temperature control, to ensure different fabric types receive the perfect wash. With a handy 30 minute Quick Wash.

Braun D79 AP900 Solo Toothbrush, at JohnLewis
An electric toothbrush featuring Oral B oscillating brush heads and a compact charging unit. The brush head rotates from side to side at 7600 movements per minute, working hard to help remove plaque. Full recharge provides 30 minutes brushing time. 1 brush head.

Philips Iron, GC2126, at John Lewis
A lightweight Philips iron with a non-stick sole plate, water spray, variable steam control and vertical steaming. It has 28g per minute continuous steam and 70g per minute extra shot of steam, and uses tap water. With 2m cord. Guaranteed for 2 years.

Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 1998 Barossa Valley, Australia, Case of 6, at John Lewis
Peter Lehmann's Stonewell Shiraz is made from grapes off old low yield vines, and undergoes rigorous selection, so retains its concentration and complexity from one year to the next. However 1998 is considered by the winemakers to be the greatest Shiraz vintage ever seen in the Barossa and is exceptionally rich and unctuous.

Baby Bjorn Active Carrier, City Black, Extra Support, at John Lewis
The Baby Bjorn Active carrier provides extra support for your babys neck and back with an individually adjustable neck support to keep baby close. The Active carrier has increased back shoulder and lumbar support, with and a double position strap system to distribute weight evenly and away from shoulders.

Incorporates two reflective pinstripes on the front to be more visible at night. Holds baby in three positions: facing inwards, outwards or in the nursing position. 100% cotton. Machine washable at 40C.

Rosemount Estate Show Reserve Chardonnay 2002 Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia, Case of, at John Lewis
Rich fruit from the celebrated Roxburgh vineyard is balanced by freshness from the Giants Creek high vineyard. Winemaker Philip Shaw is of the opinion that it is the best vintage that he has ever made. Defined peachy fruit with layers of biscuit, and finely textured interleaved oak flavours. Wonderful now with roast turkey, oriental stir-fries as well as oysters, lobster or salmon, it will continue to improve over the next 5 years.