‘It’s probably the finest book I’ll get to review in my lifetime.’ Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com

The Australian Ark is a landmark history of the Australian wine industry. Documenting the times of key people and events from the first days of white settlement to the present day, this three lavishly illustrated volume of work promises to become the reference of Australian wine history for decades to come. Easy to read, beautifully researched and substantial in scale, The Australian Ark reveals a far more ambitious and fascinating story than previously told.

Andrew Caillard MW, renowned in Australian and international wine circles for his authoritative work as a wine auctioneer, expert, and writer, tells the stories of the individuals and events that have shaped this industry in Australia. Caillard has been a central figure in shaping the nation's fine wine agenda for over 40 years. A direct descendant of South Australia’s Reynell family and a co-founder of auction house Langton’s, Andrew Caillard has held a lifelong fascination with Australia’s wine families and the country’s social, economic and political history in the context of its wine industry.

It is a romantic and magnificent story of challenges and heartbreaks: a story of young ambitions in an ancient land, and the development of a truly unique and fascinating wine culture.

Andrew Caillard’s magnum opus is a must-have for any lover of wine and sits fittingly amongst a collection of the other great wine books of the world.

Volume 1: 1788–1900, The Colonial Era
Volume 2: 1901–1983, Federation to the Modern Era
Volume 3: 1983–present day, Contemporary Times – Recollections and Perspectives