Wine Companion, 1999: Australia & New Zealand Halliday, James

**Wine Companion 1999: Australia & New Zealand** by James Halliday is your passport to the Southern Hemisphere's most exciting wine regions, minus the snobbery. This comprehensive guide cuts through the pretentious wine-speak to deliver honest, accessible reviews of Australian and New Zealand wineries, from boutique gems to household names.

Halliday, one of Australia's most respected wine critics and former winemaker himself, knows his Shiraz from his Sauvignon Blanc. Perfect for wine enthusiasts, travelers exploring antipodean vineyards, or anyone wanting to impress at dinner parties without sounding like a cork-sniffing bore. This food and wine reference captures the innovative spirit of late '90s winemaking when these regions were really hitting their stride.

This preloved copy from Patina Paperbacks offers fantastic value for discovering Australia and New Zealand's wine treasures.

**"Incredibly detailed yet readable - helped me discover some amazing small wineries!"**
**"Halliday's writing is refreshingly down-to-earth. Made wine tasting so much more enjoyable."**