History in a Glass

by Ruth Reichl

First published 7200

In the decades after World War II, a new generation of Americans discovered the pleasures of wine. Bestselling author Ruth Reichl unearths the untold story, from the sommeliers who reintroduced Europe's finest vintages to the vintners who crafted world-class wine on American soil. Through a cavalcade of vivid essays, Reichl's "History in a Glass" celebrates the sensual and emotional bonds we forge with the grape, one glass at a time.

Genres: history, 20th-century, non-fiction, biography-memoir, food-and-drink, american-history

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: historical-narrative

Period: 20th Century

400 pages · Hardcover · Modern Library

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