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Australian Wine Vintages 2011 - The Gold Book  by Rob Geddes
Australian Wine Vintages 2011 popularly known as the Gold Book includes over two thousand wines tasted and rated and a guide to the best restaurants and accommodation services in the wine regions. This wine guide is packed with solid performers but also includes new wines to keep wine buffs on their toes. There is good representation across the grape varieties and Australian spirits, liqueurs and fortified wines. New to this year’s edition is a newly devised classification for fortified wines, designed to help wine lovers select from the wide range available in Australia. Tasting notes include vintage quality, cellaring time, alcohol levels and indicative price. It is a nice compact size, perfect for taking shopping and travelling.

Hardback,  538 pp,  $34.99. Buy now

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2011  by James Halliday
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion is the No.1 bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers alike, the 2011 edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine via detailed tasting notes, each of which includes vintage-specific ratings, advice on optimal drinking, alcohol content, price and value rating. He provides important details on wineries and winemakers. An indispensable reference for all enthusiasts of Australian wine, the Australian Wine Companion is a must-have for anyone planning to visit a wine-growing region or to replenish their cellar or wine rack.

Paperback,  768 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Courier Mail Food + Wine Guide to Queensland 2010  by Margaret Kennedy
The latest update of this annual guide. Appealing to natives and tousists equally. Covers the best restaurants, cafes, bars and providors.

Paperback,  248 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

The Australian Wine Annual 2010  by Jeremy Oliver
The bestselling guide to Australian wine has received an exciting facelift. A new team of designers has worked with author Jeremy Oliver to bring a new contemporary look and feel to 'The Australian Wine Annual', enhancing its popular appeal and user-friendliness. Now in its 13th edition, 'The Australian Wine Annual' is a must-have for wine enthusiasts. Alphabetically arranged, it is a handy-sized book that easily fits into a handbag, glove box or coat pocket. It features professional tasting notes of nearly 1200 new releases plus commentary on wine trends and the issues facing Australian wine.

Paperback,  352 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Quaff 2010  by Peter Forrestal
So many wines, so many labels, so much choice and so little time. Which winesto buy? Which ones offer the best value? Do you have to spend a fortune to getsomething half drinkable? Quaff 2010 is the bestselling guide to buying the bestgreat-value wines and tracking down fantastic bargains. An annual favourite, Quaff remains the only Australian guide dedicated solely toaffordable drinking.

Paperback,   $19.95. Buy now

Australian Wine Vintages 2010 - The Gold Book  by Rob Geddes
It’s the colour of gold and shaped like an ingot and just as precious. With over two thousand wines tasted and rated Australian Wine Vintages 2010 is the best wine guide to pack for those trips to the wine regions. Many of Australia’s great wineries are represented and there is good representation across grape varieties and wine regions. Australian spirits, liqueurs and fortified wines are also included for the first time. Well known brands and hidden gems all feature. Tasting notes include vintage quality, cellaring time, alcohol levels and indicative price. This wine guide morphs into a very useful travel guide with succinct information on wine regions and lists of best vintages, wineries, places to eat and accommodation.

Hardback,   $34.99. Buy now

James Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2010  by James Halliday
James Halliday's Australian Wine Companion is the No.1 bestselling guide to wineries and wine in Australia. Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors and wine lovers alike, the 2010 edition has been completely revised and updated to bring you up-to-the-minute information. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine via detailed tasting notes, each of which includes vintage-specific ratings and advice on optimal drinking, as well as each wine's closure, alcohol content and price. It is the most authoritative and entertaining guide to Australian wine. Features: Tasting notes for 5798 wines; 142 new wineries; Expert ranking of wineries throughout Australia; Vintage rating charts for each region and a full-colour map of the wine

Paperback,  768 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Australian Wine Encyclopedia, The  by James Halliday
The definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, James gives detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes and terms used in discussing wines.

Hardback,  352 pp,  $59.95. Buy now

Big, Red Wine Book 2009/2010  by Campbell Mattinson, Gary Walsh
There is a glut of wine guides out there, but wine writer Campbell Mattinson and co-author Gary Walsh reckon that most people buy them for the sections on red wine, and that it's a trickier area to navigate. So this will be the first guide of its kind in Australia: one for those wanting to know the best quality and best value red wines available. 'The top 20 wines under $20' section will be welcomed happily in the current economic climate. Mattinson and co-author Walsh also keep a focus on local and organic wines as well as established wines. For only $24.95 RRP The Big Red Wine Book 2009/2010 edition, is the perfect gift for wine buffs as well as those without wine knowledge but a love for a good drop.

Paperback,  352 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Taste Food and Wine 2009  by Matthew Jukes
The consumer-friendly style of this guide makes it extremely popular with the general market. The new edition is packed with information on food and wine combinations, the beat wines of the year, wine regions and retailers

Paperback,  320 pp,  $19.99. Buy now

The Australian Wine Annual 2009  by Jeremy Oliver
'The Australian Wine Annual' is the must-have guide to Australian wine. With ratings on more than 11,000 Australian wines and comprehensive tasting notes of more than 1,100 current release wines, it is the most authoritative, independent and indispensable source of expert opinion on Australian wine. There's also a handy up-front section featuring Jeremy's hot tips, including his Wine of the Year and Five Star labels. This approachable guide takes the risk out of buying and enjoying wine - from the cheapest to the most expensive. It also features a large number of less expensive wines, several below $10 per bottle, and devotes a separate section to Australia's best under $20 wines.

Paperback,  352 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Wine: What to Drink 2008  by Toni Paterson
Love good wine, but dont want to spend more than you have to? Welcome to the perfect wine guide for you. WINE: WHAT TO DRINK is a fresh, no-nonsense wine guide brimming over with delectable and affordable wines.

Paperback,  201 pp,  $31.95. Buy now

Don't Buy Wine Without Me 2007  by Stuart Gregor
The must have guide to the best value wine is back for 2007. The irrepressible Stuart Gregor is once more on hand to present the best Australian and imported wines available in Australia. He also includes awards for this year's best value wines and wineries, a guide to winemaking regions, a glossary and much much more.

Paperback,  224 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Australia and New Zealand  by Vincent Gasnier
Shiraz or Chardonnay? What's the pick of the New Zealand reds? Go from novice to knowledgeable with this easy-to-use, pocket-sized guide. Top 10 lists provide instant, practical advice to help you make selections - from the 10 best wines for laying down, to the greatest reds, tastiest whites, organics and dessert wines, or the 10 best-kept secrets. Drink in advice on tipples from reading wine labels, to buying, storing and matching wine to food. Plus, there's a comprehensive look at the major winegrowing areas, from Queensland to Victoria and North to South Islands, to the best producers and wine styles in each area. Discover the top wines of today with this handy guide.

Paperback,  160 pp,  $24.95. Buy now

Australian Wine: Styles and Tastes  by Patrick Iland, Peter Gago
Australian Wine: styles and tastes is the successor to Australian Wine: from the vine to the glass. It is one of the best serious introductions to Australian wine available, and is very suitable for textbook use in wine courses, including but by no means limited to, those leading to the Training Package Competencies THHADFB02B Provide specialist advice on wine, and FDDCDSEWA Evaluate wines (standard). Topics covered include tasting wine, the making of wine, Australian wine styles, wine with food, wine and health, and choosing, cellaring, serving and enjoying wine. The book is well-illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams.

Hardback,  200 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

Australian Wine Guide  by Clive Hartley
4th edition covers types and styles of wine, wine production, tasting and serving wine. It teaches you about developing your palate, interpreting a wine label and international wine styles. Wine and food matching and Australian geographical regions have been completely updated and expanded. Leading Australian winemakers offer their thoughts on wine regions and grape varieties. Some 3,000 wines were taster over 11/2 years for inclusion into the new edition and wines have been rated into three categories Outstanding Highly recommended and Recommended providing an essential guide for your journey into the world of wine. AUTHOR Clive Hartley gained his hotel management qualificatons in the UK and also holds British Wine and Spirit Education Tru

Paperback,  272 pp,  $49.95. Buy now