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An apt gift for oenophiles everywhere, this bookincludes 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.
Author: Ruth Ball
ISBN: 9780712352789
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Dimensions: 127x197mm
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Published Date: August 2019
Description
An apt gift for oenophiles everywhere, this bookincludes 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.
Author: Ruth Ball
ISBN: 9780712352789
Type: Hardcover
Pages: 112
Dimensions: 127x197mm
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Published Date: August 2019













