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Synopsis
there is no greater pleasure than sharing a fine bottle of wine with friends. On the other hand, thereᱠno greater disappointment than opening a bottle that has been lovingly hoarded and finding that the wine is past its prime. Was the storage of the wine at fault or was it simply a poor bottle? Why had the level of the wine in the bottle dropped so dramatically and why did the cork fall apart upon extraction? How should wine be selected and what storage conditions will provide the most suitable enviroment for them? there is no-one better qualified to answer these questions than Australiaᱠforemost wine expert and wine writer, James Halliday. In this completely updated new edition, he discusses the problems a bottle may encounter during its life and how to minimise them; how to choose white and red wines for cellaring; and the most efficient cellar racking systems. All this information is woven around Hallidayᱠown irresistible tales venerable bottles and never-to-be-forgotten dinners.
About the Author
James Halliday is a highly accomplished winemaker, wine writer and critic, whose career stretches back over 30 years. He judges at wine shows internationally and is familiar with all aspects of the wine industry in Australia. James bases himself at the prestigious Coldstream Hills winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley, Australia, which he established.