Varietal Wines Author:James Halliday James Halliday's Varietal Wines is the first book that puts Australian varietal wines into a world context. * Profiles of more than 80 varieties - including classic, second tier and lesser known varieties * The history of each variety from an international and then an Australian point of view - including statistics of the spectacular growth in A... more »ustralia in the past 20-30 years * Detailed information on how each wine is made * Best producer listings in both Australian and international contexts. This fascinating and timely book is essential reading for all wine connoisseurs and would-be wine buffs. Varieties featured include: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Dolcetto, Durif, Gamay, Gewurztraminer, Marsanne, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscadelle, Muscat À Petits Grains, Muscat of Alexandria, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Verdelho, Viognier, Zinfandel, to name only some. --- from book's back cover« less