French Wine: An Illustrated Miscellany

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French Wine: An Illustrated Miscellany

This handsome volume pays homage to the humble grape's revered nectar. This truly exceptional miscellany of anecdotes, facts, quotable quotes, and interesting stories celebrates wine in all its guises: from the origin of the toast (to prevent being poisoned at a dinner, it was customary for guests to tip part of their drink into their companion's glass) to the exact number of references to wine in the Bible (441) to the debate over whether Dom Perignon discovered bubbles, effectively inventing champagne, or simply started the tradition of blending the grapes in the drink he described as "like drinking stars." With references to world-class vineyards and favored grape varieties, the author covers the topic in a fascinating pastiche. Through quotes illustrating how traditions persist, such as Napoleon's "You drink champagne in victory, and you need it in defeat," this exquisitely produced volume is the perfect gift for the wine aficionado or bon vivant.
Country USA
Brand FLAMMARION
Manufacturer Flammarion
Binding Hardcover
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2016-09-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9782080203007

Country	USA
Brand	FLAMMARION
Manufacturer	Flammarion
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2016-09-06
UnitCount	1
EANs	9782080203007

French Wine: An Illustrated Miscellany

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