A history of wine which seeks to be "easily digestible" and unveils the cultural perspective of wine. The book is written so as to be easy to read and can be dipped into at random.

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This fascinating history of wine is written with all the characteristic enthusiasm and wit of its famous author, Hugh Johnson. Unlike many comprehensive histories, this book is easily "digestible" and explores the cultural history of wine in enthralling chapters. The colorful prose makes the book a joy to read from cover to cover and a delight to dip into at leisure.