James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009

Download or read book James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2009 written by James Halliday and published by Hardie Grant. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 0 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, the 2009 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-specifi c 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: Expert tasting notes for 5759 wines, Profi les for 1661 wines, 169 new winery entries, Vintage rating charts for each region, Top-rating wineries of the year Regional index showing availability of food, accommodation, music events and cellardoor sales, and also the latest wineries to be featured on the Wine Companion website