Wine: A Global History 1780231113, 9781780231112

Look. Swirl. Sniff. Taste. Savor. Whether you’re tasting a refreshing white or an aromatic red, these well-known steps a

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Wine: A Global History
1780231113, 9781780231112

"A fascinating book that belongs on every wine lover’s bookshelf."—The Wine Economist "It’s a book to rea

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A captivating survey of the science of wine and winemaking for anyone who has ever wondered about the magic of the ferme

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The Zinfandel grape—currently producing big, rich, luscious styles of red wine—has a large, loyal, even fanatical follow

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Iowa has a history with grapevines that goes back more than a century. New York lawyer Hiram Barney obtained a tract of

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Girlhood, interdisciplinary and global in source, scope, and methodology, examines the centrality of girlhood in shaping

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Most of us canвЂ™t make it through morning without our cup (or cups) of joe, and weвЂ™re not alone. Coffee is a global b

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A rich, wide-ranging history of ignorance in all its forms, from antiquity to the present day Throughout history, every

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Long considered Canadian, ice hockey is in truth a worldwide phenomenon—and has been for centuries. In Hockey: A Global

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In this richly literary anthology, Jay McInerney―bestselling novelist and acclaimed wine columnist for Town & Countr

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