James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion is the most authoritative and entertaining guide to Australian wine available. Fully revised and updated to bring readers up-to-the-minute information, this is a must-have volume for wine lovers as well as those looking to add a touch of class to their wine rack. The features include: expert tasting notes on over 5,000 wines profiles for over 1,600 wines detailed information on wineries - including opening times, contact details and web addresses - featuring 169 new entries and top-rating wineries of the year vintage rating charts for each region plus a map of the wine regions of Australia - and a guide to the best places to stay, eat, and drink for those who want the full Australian wine experience.