"This encyclopaedic book is remarkably up-to-date." – Max Allen, Holiday Gift Guide 2023, Australian Finacial Review
"An indispensable resource for both the novice wine enthusiast and the seasoned sommelier...what sets the Companion apart from other wine guides is its commitment to accuracy and depth...more than just a book, it's an odyssey into the captivating world of wine." – Yohan Castaing, The Wine Advocate
"An indispensable asset for anyone with an interest in wine. Whether you're a seasoned oenophile or a casual enthusiast, this book promises to be a valuable addition to your collection." – Wine Drinker
"Anyone seriously interested in wine needs to get a copy of the latest 5th edition...Every page is densely packed with information, there isn't a single wasted word. And it's no wonder, given it is edited by two of wine's powerhouses, Julia Harding MW and Jancis Robinson OBE MW...With Tara Q. Thomas as assistant editor the fifth edition, The Oxford Companion to Wine has an impressive all female trio at the helm." – Sommerlier Edit
"This meticulously detailed dictionary–encyclopedia hybrid will answer any question readers have about wine and probably any oenology question from anyone on Earth, or beyond, now and forever." –
Booklist"A vital book to have in every wine lover's house...a distillation of the work of global authorities on viniculture, winemaking and wine...this new edition will be used endlessly." – Yorkshire Post
"Simply put, there is no other wine reference such as this... you should definitely pick up a copy, or if you know anyone who does, it will make an incredibly nice Christmas gift!" – Miquel Hudin, Hudin
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Halliday Wine Companion"[T]he essential book for serious wine students." – Eric Asimov,
The New York Times"A major revision cements the Companion's status as the work of wine reference." – Anthony Rose,
The World of Fine Wine"Included in the Luxx's "Luxury gifts for wine lovers" "painstakingly updated... but the effort is invisible thanks to the quality of the writing." – Nina Kaplan, Holiday Gift Guide 2023,
The Times"The best wine books for Christmas: "a work of peerless scholarship, indispensable for wine professionals and wine lovers alike." – Nina Kaplan, Holiday Gift Guide 2023,
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