This gonzo biography of iconic wine writer, arts lover and eccentric Philip White -- or, 'Whitey' -- tells the story of an unconventional life, lived large. Son of an Old Testament manic street preacher, he filled the family pot with rabbits when money was scarce, left home and dove headlong into bohemia when he was 17, and was in Paul Kelly's first band, The Debutantes, among other adventures. White, Philip, 1952- | Wine writers -- Australia -- Biography. | Wine and wine making -- Australia. | Australian