Keenly anticipated by winemakers, faithful collectors, and wine lovers alike, this compendium is a must-have for understanding and appreciating wineries and wine in Australia. The 2008 edition has been completely updated and includes 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. In addition to information about their history, important details about each winery is included, such as contact numbers and websites. Whether planning a trip to Australia or hoping to find information on the best wine from the region, anyone with an interest in Australian wine would be helped by this authoritative and entertaining guide.

New York star chef Tom Colicchio said it best: The Food & Wine Magazine’s Wine Guide is “like having a sommelier with you” every time you choose a wine. And the new 2008 edition is the best yet! Brought to you by America’s most trusted and popular publication on the pleasures of the table, this authoritative book is now even more user-friendly than before. It features two major sections: Old World and New World, with wine-producing countries organized alphabetically in each. New York wine expert Jamal A. Rayyis rates nearly 1,500 wines from all the world’s major wine-producing regions, spanning the traditional giants—California, France, and Italy—to the exciting up-and-coming names in South America, Australia, Portugal, and Eastern Europe. Written with a minimum of “wine speak,” Rayyis’s ratings are concise, clear, and include all price ranges, with an emphasis on wines that offer the best value for the dollar. In addition, the 2008 version is loaded with special features, including an invaluable Food & Wine Pairing Chart, a Bargain Wine Finder, and a Wine Tasting Guide.