James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
Author | : James Halliday |
Publisher | : Collins |
Total Pages | : 784 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 0732283698 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780732283698 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book James Halliday Australian Wine Companion written by James Halliday and published by Collins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion is the No. 1 bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers alike, this 10th anniversary edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine via detailed tasting notes, each of which includes vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking, as well as each wine's closure, alcohol content and price. He provides important details on wineries - including opening times, contact details and web addresses - in addition to biographies on each, and information about the winemakers. An indispensable reference for all enthusiasts of Australian wine, the Australian Wine Companion is a must-have for anyone planning to visit a wine-growing region or to replenish their cellar or wine rack. It is the most authoritative and entertaining guide to Australian wine. Features: Profiles of 2176 wineries; 230 new winery entries; Ratings for 6405 wines; Expert tasting notes for 5200 wines; Top-rating wineries of the year; Regional index showing availability of food, accommodation, music events and cellar-door sales; Map of wine regions of Australia.