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.

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