The Australian Wine Encyclopedia

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Don't know your amontillado from your amoroso Can't say who declared cabernet sauvignon the only variety to be tolerated in heaven Can't list the movers and shakers in the Australian wine landscape today Never fear, James Halliday, Australia's foremost wine writer, has compiled all the answers. The Australian Wine Encyclopedia is the definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines. Written with his trademark vigour and contagious curiosity about what makes wine tick, The Australian Wine Enclycopedia is a must-have for all lovers of wine, from newcomers to experts.

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"You will be hard-pressed to find so much useful information about wine in general and Australia specifically in a friendlier format." --"Wine Spectator
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'The Australian Wine Encyclopedia' is the definitive guide to all things wine in Australia. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James Halliday gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines.