How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book

'Exhaustive and intoxicating.' Jill Dupleix, Good Weekend


'If there is one book that anyone wanting to learn more about Australian wine should have, this is it.' Huon Hooke, The Real Review


There has never been a more exciting time to drink Australian wine.

Centuries of innovation and determination have led to an era of exceptional achievement in Australia, yet it is a country whose output is not matched by its scholarship. Until now. How to Drink Australian brings together global experts to answer its namesake question, offering sweeping, practical, and compelling insight to all aspects of Australian wine: exhaustive analysis of every significant region, stunning and detailed maps, bespoke illustrations and artwork, individual wine recommendations, hundreds of producer profiles, a fold-out region-by-region grape table and more, all curated with a reverence for Australia's first custodians. How to Drink Australian is the modern wine book that Australia (and a world of wine drinkers) has been waiting for.

Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross lead this important book, with contributions from Mike Bennie, Kavita Faiella, and Hannah Day, and original maps by Martin von Wyss.

Review: 'The wine book that the Australian wine industry deserves. Insightful, intelligent and in depth ... An instant classic.' NEIL PERRY, chef, restaurateur, and author


'If there is one book that anyone wanting to learn more about Australian wine should have, this is it.' HUON HOOKE, The Real Review


'How to Drink Australian is INCREDIBLE. The most comprehensive book on the best Australian wines. It's not an easy feat to bring together so much information, diving deep into the intricacies of the great regions, producers and terroirs of Australia. A must have on every wine lover's book shelf.' RAJAT PARR, author, sommelier and winemaker

'A refreshing take on Australian wine. Colour, facts, figures, personalities - all masterfully and sensitively interconnected.' PETER GAGO, Penfolds chief winemaker

'As an American sommelier, Australia was really one of those places that I thought was mostly full of funny critters and over-hyped wines. That is, until I met Jane and Jon - they showed me that this is a land of terroir and growers who rival many of their European counterparts. This book further solidified me falling in love with this wild continent so rich with history and a new generation of wines. An important read for both wine geeks and novices alike!' VICTORIA JAMES, sommelier and author

'Capturing all the complexities of wine in contemporary Australia is a massive job, but Jane and Jon and their team of collaborators have absolutely nailed it: How to Drink Australian is an exhaustive, insightful, invaluable new guide to what's going on right now in the vineyards and cellars - and, crucially, the hearts and minds - of winegrowers right across this dynamic country.' - MAX ALLEN, author The Future Makers: Australian Wines for the 21st Century

'As someone who has followed the Australian wine scene since 1992, it is about time for this great book by Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross. So much has changed, not just in the past 30 years - the last 10 alone have been revelatory. To have them walk us through these changes and these wine regions, is so timely.' BOBBY STUCKEY, James Beard award winning Master Sommelier


'Exhaustive and intoxicating.' JILL DUPLEIX, Good Weekend