Oz Clarke's Australian Wine Companion

by OzClarke (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2004

  $3.24

  Nicknamed 'Oz' at the age of twelve because of his swashbuckling Australian technique on the cricket pitch, Oz Clarke loves Australia and Austrailans with a passion. In his Australian Wine Companion he shows his admiration for the country he calls ' my long-term hero' and its huge variety of high-quality, imaginative wines.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.24

  This new guide offers extensive coverage of one of the world's most exciting and diverse wine-producing countries. Australian wine has literally taken the world by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavours and drinkability. In this guide, you'll be able to find wines at every level, from everyday easy drinking wines to truly great classic wines. This guide includes information on key Australian grapes and the wines they make; advantages and disadvantages of making wine in such a geographically diverse country; key wine regions accompanied by maps, lists of top producers; anecdotes from Oz's many visits to the country; tips from Oz etc etc. All the major wine-growing areas are illustrated with maps, all major growers featured with in-depth profiles with labels and tasting notes on over 100 wines.