The Australian Ark by Andrew Caillard MW has won the Drink Award at the 46th Andre Simon Food and Drink Awards in London.
Drink assessor Dawn Davies MW said, “The Australian Ark is nothing short of a masterpiece.
“Australian wine has been a huge part of my wine journey and it is fantastic to see its history and people captured in this book in such fantastic detail.
“From its inception to its current state this book guides us through the twists and turns of a country’s history.
“A book that you will go back to time and time again.”
Written over 17 years, the three volume collection is the most extensive history of Australian wine ever written and chronicles the key figures, events and ambitions shaping Australian wine from 1788 to today.
Andrew Caillard MW has been a central figure in shaping the nation’s fine wine agenda for over 40 years.
Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, his landmark work captures the triumphs and challenges of an industry integral to Australia’s heritage and culture and the development of a truly unique and fascinating wine culture.
Angus Hughson attended the awards ceremony at The Don in Central London.
Founded in 1978, the André Simon Food & Drink Book Awards are the only awards in the UK to exclusively recognise the achievements of food and drink writers and are the longest continuous running awards of their kind.
The first two awards were given to Elizabeth David and Rosemary Hume for their outstanding contribution in the fields of food and cooking.
Other winners include Michel Roux, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nigel Slater and Rick Stein.
John Avery was a respected wine merchant who played a key role in introducing New World wines to Britain.
Andre Simon Food & Drink Book Awards 2024
Food Award
Nicola Lamb
SIFT – Ebury
Drink Award
Andrew Caillard MW
The Australian Ark
The Vintage Journal and Longueville Media
John Avery Award
Ned Palmer
A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France
Profile Books
Special Commendation
Adam Wells
Perry: A Drinker’s Guide
CAMRA Books
Photo: David Longfield, book assessor Dawn Davies and Angus Hughson.
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