Penguin Books Australia

Let Nick Stock, one of Australia's foremost and highly respected wine writers, guide you through your local bottle or online dealer to find the perfect bottle for any occasion. Whether it's a casual dinner with friends, a weekend barbeque or a major celebration, you'll find the right wine to suit with Nick's incisive notes, as well as suggestions for the best buys to stock your cellar.

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Enjoy excellent wine without breaking the bank

Everything you need to know about how to enjoy wine without hurting your pocket can be found in 1000 Great Wines That Won't Cost a Fortune . Go on a wine-tasting journey across the globe with an extensive team of wine writers, all experts in their own regions. They'll introduce you to 1000 great-value wines from the world's best wineries but focussing...

When Alan Brady planted his experimental vineyard on a few dusty acres in Gibbston, Central Otago, leading experts warned that the region was too cold to sustain a viable wine industry. Brady, an Irish born journalist with no experience of winemaking, doggedly persisted with his experiment. Ten years later, his Gibbston Valley Wines was attracting international attention and winning numerous awards...

International wine experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home.

Follow the story of wine, from ancient to modern times and learn the process of making it today. You'll explore the flavours and characteristics of grape varieties and styles and discover all about wine making.

A new look at a new world of wine from a new generation of wine writers

Do you like to enjoy fine wine but want some down to earth recommendations and honest information? Written by over 30 new voices in the world of wine, The  Wine Opus  offers fresh, modern insight into the world of wine. Accessible and up-to-date, this covers 4,000 of the world's most significant wineries –...

Set in California's lush Napa Valley and spanning four generations of a talented and visionary family, The House of Mondavi is a tale of genius, sibling rivalry, and betrayal.

For millions of people, to enjoy wine is to enjoy life. Yet, to get the most of out of the wine experience, you need to understand it. With dozens of countries producing wonderful wines of all varieties, it can be full time job just getting to know the basics. That why you nedd sommelier and seasoned wine expert Jennifer D. Frank to distill the mysteries and pleasures of wine for every wine lover...