THE HISTORY OF WINE IN 100 BOTTLES

Winemaking is as old as civilization itself and wine has always been more than j
ust a drink. For thousands of years, from its origins in ancient Mesopotamia to
its current status as a vast global industry, the history of wine has been direc
tly related to major social, cultural, religious and economic changes. This fasc
inating and entertaining book takes a look at 100 bottles that mark a significan
t change in the evolution of wine and winemaking and captures the innovations an
d discoveries that have had the biggest impact on the history of 'bottled poetry
'.