Concise History of Australian Wine,

An essential reference to the wineries and vineyards in Australia. This history of Australian wine and winemakers spans the plating of the first vine to the export boom of the 1990s. Chronicled are the growth, decline, and rebirth of the major winegrowing areas, and trends in consumption. An up-to-date listing of current winemakers provides contact information, prize-winning wines, and best recent vintages and yield.