James Halliday Wine Companion 2016 (James Halliday Australian Wine Companion)

James Halliday Wine Companion 2016 (James Halliday Australian Wine Companion)

by JamesHalliday (Author)

Synopsis

James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion is the No. 1 bestselling guide on wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers alike, the 2016 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 alcohol content, price and a value rating. He provides important details on wineries - including opening times, contact details, vineyard sizes and web addresses - in addition to biographies on each, and information about the winemakers.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 766
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books
Published: 27 Aug 2015

ISBN 10: 174379004X
ISBN 13: 9781743790045

Media Reviews

a must for any wine enthusiast or anyone interested in exploring drops and vineyards across the country. - Yours


An indispensable guide for wine connoisseurs; novices and any dads planning a weekend escape to the vines. - Canberra Weekly

Author Bio
Respected wine critic and vigneron James Halliday has a career that spans over forty years, but he's most widely known for his informative writing about wine. He has been wine writer for The Weekend Australian since 1984 and regularly writes for food and wine magazines such as Decanter, Gourmet, and Epicurean, and has won numerous awards for his journalism including Australia's most prestigious wine trophy, the 2005 Saltram Australia Wine Communicator Award. In 2010 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for his contribution to wine. James is an unmatched authority on every aspect of the wine industry, and is constantly in demand as a wine judge in Australia and overseas.