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History in a Glass: Sixty Years of Wine Writing from Gourmet
Edited by Ruth Reichl
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Paperback, 371 pages; 2007 (2006)
$16.95
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These intriguing articles—which appeared in Gourmet magazine over the last sixty years—create a fascinating history of wine. Some of the earliest articles in History in a Glass outline the opportunities made available to (and, unfortunately, often missed by) the incipient wine industry in the United States after the repeal of Prohibition. Several essays from the post-WWII years find the authors overjoyed to be able to explore the French vineyards. From the 1950s forward, the scope of the writing becomes global: the wines of Austria, Italy, Spain, Australia, and Chile are all charmingly, and expertly, researched. And, of course, due attention is paid to America's ultimate oenophilic blossoming. This unique compilation offers a satisfying blend of historical details and epicurean pleasures.
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