Series: James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion | Publication Date: February 23, 2010
The ultimate, bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia, this new edition is fully updated and revised. Tasting notes for nearly 6,000 wines are offered alongside vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking, as well as each wine’s closure, alcohol content, and price. More than 140 new wineries are addressed, and important details on all wineries are provided, including brief histories, opening times, contact details, vineyard sizes, and web addresses. A full-color map of the country’s wine regions and a regional index that details available restaurants, accommodations, music events, and sales complete this indispensable reference for all enthusiasts of Australian wine.
James Halliday is a wine critic who regularly contributes to Gourmet and Epicurean magazines. He is the founder of Coldstream Hills and Brokenwood wineries and is the author of several books, including James Halliday's Wine Atlas of Australia.