This book contains all the information you need to select the right wine at the right price, to establish your own cellar and to maximise your enjoyment of every last drop.
Committed to seeking the best offerings from Australian producers, leading wine writers Mark Shield and Huon Hooke continue their tradition of authoritative and entertaining wine writing, with all-new tasting notes on over a thousand red, white, sparkling and fortified wines.
Each wine is rated for quality and value, and expert advice is provided on decanting, cellaring and prime vintages. Other features include suggestions of food to complement different wines, a directory of wineries, information on producers, and tasting notes on a selection of New Zealand wines.
In this year's edition, Mark Shield discusses his favourite wines while Huon Hooke assesses by-the-glass wine served in restaurants and wine bars. Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards for 1998-99 are also disclosed, and the winner of the coveted Penguin Wine of the Year Award is finally revealed.
