Australian wine has become a major player in recent years, taking the American market by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavors, and eminent drinkability. In this handy companion, internationally renowned wine writer Oz Clarke offers readers and travelers an extensive and entertaining look at one of the world's most exciting wine-producing countries. Here the wine lover will find the best Australian wines at every level, from everyday easy-drinking wines to truly great classic wines. With his signature wit and style, Oz shares personal anecdotes from his frequent trips to Australia, discusses key Australian grapes and key wine regions, profiles more than 160 of the country's top producers, and presents labels and tasting notes on more than a hundred wines. Major wine-growing areas are featured in full-color photographs, and top vineyard areas are illustrated with panoramic maps.
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PRAISE FOR OZ CLARKE
"Oz Clarke is the wine world's answer to Bill Bryson." - JAMES HALLIDAY
"Sharp without being sarcastic, witty without being flippant, Clarke communicates well with novice and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts alike."-WINE ENTHUSIAST
"Oz Clarke is the wine world's answer to Bill Bryson." - JAMES HALLIDAY
"Sharp without being sarcastic, witty without being flippant, Clarke communicates well with novice and knowledgeable wine enthusiasts alike."-WINE ENTHUSIAST
About the Author
OZ CLARKE is one of the world's leading wine experts. He has won all of the major wine-writing awards, including the Glenfiddich (three times), the André Simon, the Wine Guild (three times), the Julia Child, the James Beard, and the Prix Lanson (six times). He lives in London.
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A 'must' for any who would explore Australian wines,
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This review is from: Oz Clarke's Australian Wine Companion (Oz Clarke's Wine Companions) (Paperback)
Australian Wine Companion: An Essential Guide For All Lovers Of Australian Wine is a 'must' for any who would explore Australian wines with one of the most famous wine writers in the world. Divided by grape growing region and regional producers, this doesn't just list wineries and their specialties: it also provides both background history and insights into how the winery has changed since its establishment; in the process revealing much about Australian wine industry history as a whole. Whether you're a destination-oriented wine enthusiast or an armchair reader/drinker, Australian Wine Companion is the first starter kit.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA is not only the engineroom but also the standard-bearer for Australian wine. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, South Australia, Hunter Valley, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, New South Wales, Adelaide Hills, Great Southern, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Western Australia, Pinot Gris, Granite Belt, Eden Valley, Mount Barker, Langhorne Creek, Murray River, Merlot Chardonnay, Swan Valley, Limestone Coast, Great Dividing Range, Mornington Peninsula New!
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, South Australia, Hunter Valley, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, New South Wales, Adelaide Hills, Great Southern, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Western Australia, Pinot Gris, Granite Belt, Eden Valley, Mount Barker, Langhorne Creek, Murray River, Merlot Chardonnay, Swan Valley, Limestone Coast, Great Dividing Range, Mornington Peninsula New!
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- Napa Valley, 4th: Land of Golden Vines (Hill Guides Series) by Kathleen Thompson Hill on page 141, and page 146
- The New World by George Evans on page 156
- Hedda Gabler (Dover Thrift Editions) by Henrik Ibsen in Front Matter
- Gulf Breeze by Gerri Hill in Front Matter
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