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Discover James' fabulous range of books including the annual Wine Companion, the Wine Atlas of Australia and The Wine Encyclopoedia.

  • James Halliday's Wine Companion Book 2012 edition

    Order the James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2012 Edition.

    Published July 27th 2011, PB, Completely updated and revised. Will also be available as an eBook.

    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 2012 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 vintagespecificratings 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.

    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.

     

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  • James Halliday's 1001 Wines Under $20

    Good wine in Australia doesn't have to cost a fortune, and it's about to become even easier to choose the right bottle at the right price. For the first time ever, the country's leading wine authority has compiled his pick of the best Australian wines under $20. With tasting notes, rankings, drink-to dates and food matches for 1001 top-notch wines, James Halliday's 1001 Wines under $20 is the most comprehensive guide to value wines in Australia. The wines in 1001 Wines under $20 are grouped by variety, with chapters on the best shirazs, chardonnays, pinot noirs and other popular Australian varieties. Each chapter has an introduction explaining the key drinking qualities of the variety and the grape-growing regions that are associated with it. The book also features a comprehensive index to help you find wines in a hurry. Written with his trademark candor and wit, James Halliday's 1001 Wines under $20 is the one book you will need to help choose a fantastic bottle of Australian wine without blowing your budget.

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  • The Australian Wine Encyclopedia

    For the first time, James Halliday's unrivalled knowledge about all aspects of wine has been channelled into The Australian Wine Encyclopedia, published by Hardie Grant Books.

    More than 800 meticulously researched, authoritative entries cover everything from the personalities involved in the evolution of wine and the great estates that have filled the country's cellars to the viticulture, climate and natural challenges posed by our wine regions. The Australian Wine Encyclopedia investigates, articulates and ultimately celebrates all that makes up the Australian wine landscape.

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  • James Hallidays Wine Atlas of Australia

    Here is the award-winning and definitive book on Australian wine, with information on more than 550 wineries from over 70 regions. James Halliday analyses each region, looking at the types of grapes grown, the soil, the climate and the winegrowing history. He also introduces the most respected Australian wineries and their signature labels. The 2008 edition has been fully updated to include new wine regions, and features stunning photography and detailed maps throughout.

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    Order the brand new 2012 edition of James Halliday's 2012 Wine Companion today!

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