Book description
A look at the famous families who pioneered the Australian wine
industry over generations
Heart and Soul takes you on a journey through the history, the
people, the vineyards, and the regions of Australia's most famous
wineries. Chronicling the triumphs and travails of the families who
led the way, the book offers an exciting showcase of Australian wine
history in all its diversity and deliciousness.
With more than 1,200 years of winemaking experience between them, the
first families of Australian wine share stories that are as rich and
varied as the wines they produce. It covers their relationships with
the land itself, their ascent in the industry, the inspiration behind
their signature wines, and the passion that goes into every vat.
Exclusive photographs, wine labels, regional maps, and informative
sidebars are peppered throughout.
- With a Foreword by Australia's beloved wine commentator, James Halliday
- Rare and fascinating photographs appear throughout the book
- This is the definitive book on the history and personalities of
the Australian wine industry
For anyone who loves Australian wine, Heart and Soul is a must-read
volume that is sure to enlighten and entertain.
Graeme Lofts is the author of more than twenty-five
books. After developing an interest in wine in his university days,
Graeme's fascination with wine began in earnest with a chance visit to
Chateau Tahbilk (now Tahbilk) near Nagambie in Victoria. Since then he
has been a 'cellar door junkie', traveling around Australia and
enjoying the history and the stories as much as tasting the wine.
Graeme is an active member of the Victorian branch of the Wine
Service Guild of Australia, an organization that was formed more than
fifty years ago to provide access to information about wine to
licensed grocers, restaurateurs and wine waiters as a time when
Australian consumers knew little about table wines or the science and
art of winemaking.
