The philosophy of wine /
Sheds light on the rich traditions of wine from around the world. It includes chapters on the development of wine production, from the use of casks to bottles to the switch from feet to presses, as well as tracing the global shift of wine production from traditional wine-producing regions to emergin...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
British Library,
2019.
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| Summary: | Sheds light on the rich traditions of wine from around the world. It includes chapters on the development of wine production, from the use of casks to bottles to the switch from feet to presses, as well as tracing the global shift of wine production from traditional wine-producing regions to emerging wine exporters. With a selective focus on unexpected facts and lesser-known characters connected with wine, from the Greek gods of wine to the monks who created Champagne and the ingenious ways French winemakers protected priceless vintages during wartime, this gift edition explores the historical influences that have shaped our drinking taste. |
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| Physical Description: | 105 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780712352789 0712352783 |