Who is - or was - the Bishop of Norwich? Which vineyard once belonged to a Pope? Why is one estate called "All is Lost"? Why are sideboards unique to Britain and what were they for? What is a Grace cup? Who invented the swizzle stick? Why do people clink glasses when they drink? Find the answers to these and many more curious questions associated with wine in this book. The author, who has held various posts in The Circle of Wine Writers and the International Wine and Food Society, explains the curiosities of wine, covering such topics as: the politics of wine drinking; wine and the Church; the origins of Liebfraumilch; and why Madeira became a patriotic drink in America. The book provides an introduction to the fun of wine for beginners, as well as supplying more experienced wine lovers with much that they don't know.
- ISBN10 0750927542
- ISBN13 9780750927543
- Publish Date 20 September 2001
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 May 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The History Press Ltd
- Imprint Sutton Publishing Ltd
- Edition Illustrated edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English