Guides: Hospitality: Wine

Wine & Food Pairings

Pairing with the Masters by Ken Arnone Pairing with The Masters is both a cookbook with great recipes and a wine tasting course that together create a Master Class on pairing Wine and Food.
Publication Date: 2012

Pairing Food and Wine for Dummies Pairing Food & Wine For Dummies is your handy reference that covers the subject from every possible angle that I could think of, drawing on science, experience, inspiration, and endless inquisitiveness.
Wine and Cheese Pairings: from the Wine Enthusiast Provides a list of wine and cheese pairing examples.

Websites - Wine

Wine Enthusiast Includes information on wine for beginners and how to taste wine.
Wine Spectator Include a wine basics section and a wine glossary.

Blackwood Valley Wine Industry Association Undoubtedly the most scenic wine region in WA, the Blackwood Valley is home to 19 wine producers and 50 vineyards.
Geographe Wine Region From Harvey to Busselton and out to Donnybrook, the region hugs the Geographe Bay with the cooling afternoon sea breezes being a hallmark of a long stable growing season.
Great Southern Wine Association A very large region covering Albany, Denmark, Mt Barker, Frankland and Porongorup.
Margaret River Wine Region Includes the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge, extending 90 kilometres north-south between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin, and is bounded to the west by the Indian Ocean.
Pemberton Wine Region Located in the lower south west region of Western Australia, Pemberton is a four hour drive south of Perth.
Perth Hills Wine Region Covers Chittering Valley to the north, to Jarrahdale in the south, and includes a diverse array of grape growing opportunities.
Swan Valley and Regional Winemakers Association One of Australia’s oldest wine growing regions, it is also one of the only wine regions within a 30 minute drive of a major capital city anywhere in the world.

New Zealand Wine New Zealand extends 1,600km from sub-tropical Northland to the world’s most southerly grape growing region Central Otago. Vineyards benefit from the moderating effect of the maritime climate with long sunshine hours and nights cooled by sea breezes.
NSW Wine Australia’s first state of wine - there are 14 wine regions stretching from New England to the Snowy Mountains, encompassing the pioneers of Australian wine: the Hunter Valley, Mudgee and the Riverina.
Queensland Wine The Queensland wine industry has grown significantly over the years with the majority of the growth occurring throughout the southeast corner of the State.
South Australia Wine Regions Discover the diverse and rich wine regions of South Australia. From the winemakers of South Australia to the wineries and wine, uncover all that South Australia has to offer.
Wine Victoria Wine Victoria is the peak body representing the Victorian wine industry. Victoria is home to over twenty wine regions and hundreds of wineries.

Wine Australia Supports the Australian wine community by investing in research and development, building the international and domestic markets, and protecting the reputation of Australian wine.
Wines of Western Australia Provides support to WA producers, growers and Regional Associations in the development of their region.

Winemaker's Federation of Australia Submission to the Public Consultation on the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bill 2015

DVDs in the Library

Wine Trails of Australia The Aussie Wine Trail was shot on location in Australia. This series takes the viewer on a journey through the historic wine regions of Australia. Produced on location, this beautiful series will give rare access to the exotic and colourful world of Australian wine. While Australian wines are available for purchase in many countries, little is known about the vineyards, process, culture and people who cultivate the grapes.This may very well be the only wine series available on Australia.
Publication Date: 2014
Wine Trails of France This series, produced in High Definition, travels through many wine producing regions: from the Loire Valley to Alsace; from Burgundy to Provence and across Languedoc, the historic birthplace of French wine. Drawing on vignerons and winemakers in appellations throughout France, we present an intimate look at current wine styles and many of the different and more interesting wines being produced today.This captivating series is a must for the wine enthusiast.
Publication Date: 2014

Books in the Library

The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages.
Publication Date: 2016
Australia's First families of Wine by Richard Allen and Kimbal Baker A celebration of eleven of Australia's most iconic wine families and the vineyards they have built. With more than 5,000 hectares under vine, the families operate around Australia. They make many of Australia's most distinctive wines and all are household names: Brown Brothers, Tahbilk, Campbells, Yalumba, Henschke, d'Arenberg, Jim Barry, Taylors, McWilliam's, Tyrell's and Howard Park.
Publication Date: 2019
Drink Progressively by Hadley Douglas and T. J Douglas Find the Perfect Bottle of Wine Every Time...For most everyone, tasting and pairing wine can be a complex, confusing, and intimidating undertaking.
Publication Date: 2017
The Essentials of Wine by John P. Laloganes Designed for a variety of audiences, this book combines a framework for understanding wine and making intelligent food pairing decisions.
Publication Date: 2009
Halliday Wine Companion 2020 by James Halliday Halliday wine companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. Halliday shares his extensive knowledge of wine through detailed tasting notes with points, price, value symbol and advice on best-by drinking, as well as each wine’s closure and alcohol content. He provides information about wineries and winemakers, including vineyard sizes, opening times and contact details.
Publication Date: 2019
Meehan's Bartender Manual by Jim Meehan Meehan's Bartender Manual is acclaimed mixologist Jim Meehan's magnum opus-and the first book to explain the ins and outs of the modern bar industry.
Publication Date: 2017
Wine Folly by Madeline Puckette and Justin Hammack Drinking great wine isn't hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals. Red or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food?
Publication Date: 2015