General
Where can I buy a copy of the Australian Wine Companion?
When is the Australian Wine Companion published?
How much is an individual membership to the Australian Wine Companion website?
Why can't I see the tasting notes and ratings on the website?
What do the ratings mean?
Why are some tasting notes displayed in blue?
How do I buy the iPhone app?

Wineries and wine retailers
How do I nominate my winery for inclusion in the Australian Wine Companion?
How do I submit a wine for sampling?
Can I quote or copy extracts from the Australian Wine Companion for use on my marketing material, website, cellar door or retail outlet?
How can I update/correct my winery details?
Can I link from my website to winecompanion.com.au?
What are the benefits of a winery membership?
Can I advertise on the website?

GENERAL

Where can I buy a copy of the Australian Wine Companion?
Visit our bookshop to buy the Australian Wine Companion and other James Halliday titles.

When is the Australian Wine Companion published?
The Australian Wine Companion is published in August each year. Tasting notes and other information contained in the book are also uploaded to the website at the same time.

How much is an individual membership to the Australian Wine Companion website?
Individual yearly memberships are AU$34.95 including GST. You can purchase your membership online today. Winery memberships, packages designed especially for Australian wineries, are also available. For further information please email info@winecompanion.com.au.

Why can't I see the tasting notes and ratings on the website?
Only members have unlimited access to all of James Halliday's tasting notes, as well as wine and winery ratings. Individual yearly memberships are available for AU$34.95 including GST.

What do the wine ratings mean?
For full information about the ratings used on this website, how they are applied and what they mean please see the Guide to using the Companion.

Why are some tasting notes displayed in blue?
Notes for wines that have received 94 points or over, offer particularly good value, or are made from unusual varieties and/or unusual techniques are displayed in blue on the website (or printed in red in the book). This feature is an inclusion to highlight special interest wines.

How do I buy the iPhone app?
The best-selling Wine Companion 2011 Edition iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Click here to purchase the app.


WINERIES AND WINE RETAILERS

How do I nominate my winery for inclusion in the Australian Wine Companion?
If your winery is not included on this website or in the Australian Wine Companion and you would like it to be considered, please email your details to hallidaywinewriting@bigpond.com.

How do I submit a wine for sampling?
The deadline for the Australian Wine Companion 2011 edition is 20 January 2010. Wines can be sent in any time as James Halliday publishes 100 new tasting notes every month on winecompanion.com.au. Please call (03) 5964 9594 or email hallidaywinewriting@bigpond.com for details.

Can I quote or copy extracts from the Australian Wine Companion for use on my marketing material, website, cellar door or retail outlet?
All information in the Australian Wine Companion and on winecompanion.com.au is protected by the Copyright Act 1968. Republishing this information without prior permission is a breach of copyright. Permission requests should be directed to info@winecompanion.com.au. For further information regarding copyright, visit the Australian Copyright Council. Alternatively, if you are a winery and would like to use tasting notes from the Australian Wine Companion, a winery membership entitles you to use the tasting notes for your wines for a 12-month period.

How can I update/correct my winery details?
We do our best to keep all information up to date. If we have missed something or your details appear incorrectly, please email info@winecompanion.com.au to let us know. All information will be verified before any of changes are made.

Can I link from my website to winecompanion.com.au?
We encourage any websites with an interest in wine to link to winecompanion.com.au. You do not require explicit permission to do so; however, if you wish you can let us know by emailing info@winecompanion.com.au. Provided below is the code which can be copy and pasted into your website.

<a href="http://winecompanion.com.au">James Halliday Australian Wine Companion</a>

What are the benefits of a winery membership?
As well as allowing wineries to use James Halliday's tasting notes, winery membership enables wineries to upgrade their current listing and to add extra information, photos, icons and a link to their website. To request a media kit detailing Australian Wine Companion commercial opportunities, email info@winecompanion.com.au.

Can I advertise on the website?
Yes - please email info@winecompanion.com.au with any advertising enquiries.