James Halliday AM has attended countless wine dinners since the 1970s – here, he shares his original tasting notes across decades, inviting us to share in his 50-year journey of wine discovery.

Wine taster, maker, writer and critic James Halliday AM has hosted or attended countless wine dinners since the 1970s – some small, some grand, all great. Here, he shares his original tasting notes across decades, inviting us to share in his 50-year journey of wine discovery with roughly 2200 wines included. From the present day, he reflects on his earlier judgements with insight and humour, offering a rare perspective on his extraordinary life.