The History of Wines in Germany and Switzerland

Nonfiction, Food & Drink, Beverages, Wine & Spirits, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
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Author: Edward Randolph Emerson ISBN: 9781447490517
Publisher: Read Books Ltd. Publication: October 12, 2011
Imprint: Fournier Press Language: English
Author: Edward Randolph Emerson
ISBN: 9781447490517
Publisher: Read Books Ltd.
Publication: October 12, 2011
Imprint: Fournier Press
Language: English

This charming vintage text provides a brief history into the wines of Germany and Switzerland, and mentions the famous German vineyards Steinberg and Johannesburg, both of which remain of historical significance today. This would make a welcome addition to any wine enthusiast or historian’s library. Sections include: Two theories on the origin of German wine – Along the banks of the Rhine – Old Wines – Cleanliness in wine-making - Some famous casks: Heidelberg – Königstein – The Twelve Apostles – The goblets of St. Goar – German industry and persistence – Germany’s debt to the mediaeval monasteries – The Steinberg – Auctioning Steinberg wines – The Johannisberg vineyard – The vintage season – Adulteration of wine in Germany – Advisory councils – Planting under difficulties – “The blood of the Swiss” – A rare Swiss wine – The valley of the Moselle - A Berncastel wine, “The Doctor.” – Healthful quality of the wine. This rare work is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.

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This charming vintage text provides a brief history into the wines of Germany and Switzerland, and mentions the famous German vineyards Steinberg and Johannesburg, both of which remain of historical significance today. This would make a welcome addition to any wine enthusiast or historian’s library. Sections include: Two theories on the origin of German wine – Along the banks of the Rhine – Old Wines – Cleanliness in wine-making - Some famous casks: Heidelberg – Königstein – The Twelve Apostles – The goblets of St. Goar – German industry and persistence – Germany’s debt to the mediaeval monasteries – The Steinberg – Auctioning Steinberg wines – The Johannisberg vineyard – The vintage season – Adulteration of wine in Germany – Advisory councils – Planting under difficulties – “The blood of the Swiss” – A rare Swiss wine – The valley of the Moselle - A Berncastel wine, “The Doctor.” – Healthful quality of the wine. This rare work is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.

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