Australian Ark: The Story of Australian Wine 1788 to the Modern Era

Australian Ark: The Story of Australian Wine 1788 to the Modern Era by Andrew Caillard MW

The Australian Ark by Andrew Caillard MW is a comprehensive, fully-illustrated three-volume 1400-page work on the history of Australian wine from 1788 to the present day. It is a story about young ambitions in an ancient land, the cycles of tragedies and triumphs, and the development of a truly unique and fascinating wine culture. The Australian Ark is the first book to chart the complete history of Australian wine, from 1788 to the current day, documenting not only key individuals and events but also the deeper stories behind them.

It is also more than a simple historical text. The work brings in social and political context as well as highlighting the imagination, strength and foresight of Australia’s fine wine pioneers. Andrew Caillard’s career in the Australian wine industry was connected to an astounding period of change. He was a first-hand observer of the key events, individuals and brands that define the dynamic character of today’s Australian wine industry. The Australian Ark is a seminal text and it promises to be the reference bible for the wine industry and wine collectors, now and for decades to come.

Bacchus Academy will be receiving 10 early copies in December 2023. If you would like to secure one of these exciting set of books, please get in quick. As soon the books arrive to us, we will send them out to you via Australia Post Express Post.

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