Why The French Hate Us (The Real Story of Australian Wine) by Campbell Mattinson Thursday, Dec 6 2007
Provocative title no doubt, but it’s not really about whether or not anyone likes ‘us’, but rather more about the state and status of the Australian (fine) wine industry. It is full of personality, honesty and insight. Often funny, very informative, sometimes rude, and as with most things Mattinson, intensely passionate and personal. Entertaining too. I don’t agree with some of it, and it perhaps it could be more cohesive (if you were looking for an argument), but I loved reading it. So much so that I’ve just picked it up and started again; now that’s a recommendation.
The 384-page book should be available nationally in book stores or it can be ordered now, for immediate delivery, by clicking here.
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One Response to “Why The French Hate Us (The Real Story of Australian Wine) by Campbell Mattinson”
December 7th, 2007 at 10:06 am
One of the quirky things about putting this book together is that it made me realise that you can get away with some things in book form that you can’t in article form. I’m principally referring to humour. The expansiveness of a book lets you relax as a writer, and therefore offer more of your true personality, than do shorter forms of writing.
And there ends my naval gazing session of the day
Campbell.