What we say:
Jamie Oliver's sommelier has travelled the globe to compile his own inimitable selection of the best wines for 2008 available in Australia, mostly for under Aus $30.
Recognizing that what we want to drink depends on the occasion, Matt (a born and bred Melbourne boy) divides up his hot 100 into four sections: Skint, Brownie Points, TV Dinners & Bling.
Matt's clear, witty & entertaining guide gives you great insight into the best wines available in Australia today.
Add to this Matt's Juice Awards for his best wines and producers of the year, a selection of juicy wine topics, plus a guide to grape varieties & you have today's freshest & most accessible wine guide. |
What Matt says:
"When it comes to wine, Australia's not just a world class producer - it's also one of the best places on the planet to consume & learn. As a result of our strong food & wine heritage, our ethnic diversity & willingness to try new things, Australian wine drinkers are among the best educated in the world.
The Juice 2008 represents how I think wine might fit into your life & not how you need to change your life in order to accommodate wine. It's about trying new things, and most importantly, it's about helping you to drink better. Big wines, little wines, fat wines, skinny wines, wines for love, wines for living large, wines for loose change, wines for partying, wines perfect for Tuesday nights in front of the telly - wines you shouldn't just know about, wines you should be drinking.
While living in the UK allows me to travel & taste a vast amount of wine that I might not otherwise see, its not my home - my home is Australia, and the longer I'm away from it, the more I miss it. For that reason I can't wait to get home..."
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Matt Skinner's The Juice 2008:
100 wines you should be drinking in Australia & New Zealand
Mitchell Beazley: London, UK November 2007
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