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The 1987 edition of James Halliday's Australian Wine Guide, the second in a series of influential handbooks, is a must for those who care about wine.The first edition met with high "An absolute gem. well-written and clearly presented." LONDON PUNCH"The average wine enthusiast will find this book extremely useful. It belongs in the glove-box or on the bottle-shop counter." national times"... honest, witty, erudite... a wealth of research comes through on every page." DECANTERThe 1987 edition lives up to the reputation of the previous edition.ItUpdates on wineries that have opened, closed or changed hands during 1985-86; 45 new wineries are listed for the first timeDetails of two new wine-producing the Darling Ranges in Western Australia and the Hilltops Region of New South WalesOverview of the 1986 vintage in every wine regionRatings of the last five vintages and outstanding prior vintagesAssessment of the general quality of wines from each wineryGuidance on when to drink each wineFull addresses and telephone numbers of wineriesInformation on where, when and how to buy the winesCurrent prices of winesGlossary of wine-tasting terminology