Oz Clarke's Australian Wine Companion [Hardcover]

'The nearest thing to genius in the world of wine writing'- Nicholas Faith, Harpers 'Oz is brilliant. His knowledge of wines and sense of humour always cut to the chase. This is a great book' - Jamie Oliver

'Oz's unique turn of phrase and evocative descriptions make it stand out'

'Not just a great guide on exciting and innovative new wines, but written with the Oz wit and wisdom'

This new guide offers extensive coverage of one of the world's most exciting and diverse wine-producing countries. Australian wine has literally taken the world by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavours and drinkability. In this guide, you'll be able to find wines at every level, from everyday easy drinking wines to truly great classic wines. This guide includes information on key Australian grapes and the wines they make; advantages and disadvantages of making wine in such a geographically diverse country; key wine regions accompanied by maps, lists of top producers; anecdotes from Oz's many visits to the country; tips from Oz etc etc. All the major wine-growing areas are illustrated with maps, all major growers featured with in-depth profiles with labels and tasting notes on over 100 wines.

I fell in love with Australian wine many years ago sitting naked on a beach in Sydney harbour drinking Grange Hermitage and Rouge Homme out of plastic cups. Wine never tasted better. I was blown away by Australia's unique combination of dedication to quality winemaking with joyous irreverence towards the act of drinking wine. And even today, when so much Australian wine - as elsewhere, it must be said - is produced by global companies as global brands, Australia is still throbbing with wonderful individuals joyously making wonderful individual wines. And long may that continue.

Oz Clarke is a well-known personality and highly respected authority on wine. He is the winner of all the major wine writing prizes both in the UK and US, including the Julia Child, Glenfiddich, Andre Simon and Lanson.