Publisher's Synopsis
Arranged alphabetically and representing wineries from many regions, James Halliday profiles each of the top 100 wineries in Australia, revealing the background to the winery's establishment, plantings, production and winemaking styles. He also provides tasting notes for each winery's selected two most representative wines. Extensive introductory material includes a brief history of the Australian wine industry, climate, terroir, regions, and geographic indications.