A Century of Wine: The Story of a Wine Revolution - Hardcover

9781891267338: A Century of Wine: The Story of a Wine Revolution

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1891267337 ISBN 13: 9781891267338

Publisher: Board & Bench Pub, 2001

Some of the world's premier wine writers chronicle one hundred years in the evolution of the modern-day global wine industry, explore the development of wine in various regions around the world, and discuss the impact of political developments--including two world wars and their aftermaths--have affected popular tastes and styles.

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Book Description:

This title was the winner of Perigeux International Wine History "Book of the Year" Award 2000; the winner of the Golden Ladle "Best Wine Book" at the Jacob Creek World Food and Media Awards 2001; and the winner of the Gastronomische Akademie "Literarischer Wettewerb" Silver Medal. This book was also shortlisted for the Prix Lanson Award 2001.

About the Author:

Stephen Brook is a leading writer on wine and travel. He has won awards for his books Liquid Gold: Dessert Wines of the World and Pauillac, and Sauternes and Other Sweet Wines of Bordeaux sets the standard for work on the subject.

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