A Short History of Wine journeys from the vineyards of ancient Mesopotamia through the grand estates of Burgundy to today's booming global market. It unpacks wine’s role in religious rites, political revolutions, and social life, revealing how grapes, geography, and human ingenuity shaped its history.
Rod Phillips weaves captivating stories of founding fathers who praised wine, epidemics that ravaged vineyards, and the rise of modern consumer culture. He explores the enduring debate between pure grape expression and crafted enhancement, tracing trade conflicts, counterfeits, and revival movements.
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