Oz Clarke's Australian Wine Companion (Oz Clarke's Wine Companions)
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ISBN: 015603025X / Publisher: Harvest Books, April 2005
A definitive companion to the wines of Australia furnishes a detailed overview of the country's wine-making industry, with a discussion of key Australian grapes and wine regions, profiles of more than 160 of the country's leading producers, and tasting notes on more than one hundred wines and labels. Original.
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Australian wine has become a major player in recent years, taking the American market by storm with its upfront fruit, clear flavors, and eminent drinkability. In this handy companion, internationally renowned wine writer Oz Clarke offers readers and travelers an extensive and entertaining look at one of the world's most exciting wine-producing countries. Here the wine lover will find the best Australian wines at every level, from everyday easy-drinking wines to truly great classic wines. With his signature wit and style, Oz shares personal anecdotes from his frequent trips to Australia, discusses key Australian grapes and key wine regions, profiles more than 160 of the country's top producers, and presents labels and tasting notes on more than a hundred wines. Major wine-growing areas are featured in full-color photographs, and top vineyard areas are illustrated with panoramic maps.
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