"A companion is a wonderful thing and this one is no exception. Its unique combination of depth, breadth, and links between subjects is a perfect companion for anyone travelling through the world of wine, for those who are fascinated by it and those who just love it, for pleasure seekers as much as for students. If you already own a copy, why should you buy this 5th edition of The Oxford Companion to Wine? Because the world, and the world of wine, has changed a great deal in the eight years since the 4th edition was published and every single entry has been reviewed and updated to reflect those changes. The greatest challenge is knowing that even before the ink is dry, we will have started a file on possible updates for the 6th edition"--

Halliday wine companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. The 2019 edition has been completely revised to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine's closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details.

"Australian Wine: styles and tastes, people and places" is the key to understanding and enjoying Australian wine. Absorbing text and interesting photography take the reader on a journey from the vineyard to the wine in the glass. It is a comprehensive and practical guide to the way grapes are grown and how wine is made and how the different practices influence the taste of the wine. A feature of the book is the extensive coverage of the sensory profiles of Australia's wine styles, highlighting the incredible and fascinating diversity that make up the modern Australian premium wine scene. The concise, easy to follow, educational approach makes it an ideal book for anyone who is interested in wine. The book contains 290 pages of informative text, maps, wine style guides, tasting clues and over 300 photographs to illustrate the richness, diversity and quality of Australian wine. It has been written for students, the wine trade and the general wine consumer who wants to know a little more about Australian wine. It can be used in wine courses, hospitality courses, and for training retail, marketing and cellar door sales personnel or just to enjoy the read.

Jeremy Oliver, author of the bestselling Australian Wine Annual, narrows his focus and selects the very finest Australian wines by variety, by region and by occasion - with his favourite choices for every budget and even a few tips for cellaring. Interweaving the many hundreds of selections, Jeremy guides us through the processes of growing grapes and making wine - further informing our choices and ensures we know just what we need to know about appreciating, handling and storing wine.

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.

Award-winning wine critic Campbell Mattinson and established wine publisher Gary Walsh share their knowledge in expert tasting notes on more than 1000 red wines, including more than 500 new releases across all prices and styles.

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.