Uncork a whole new take on the fascinating story of wine, captivatingly told by everyone's favourite wine expert Oz Clarke.
This fully updated edition takes us through the riveting twists and turns of the history of winemaking all the way to the very latest trials and innovations of the present day...
Join Oz Clarke on a journey through the ages as he explores the places, the people and the bottles that have shaped the captivating history of wine.
Starting from the probable birth of a wine culture in ancient Georgia, Oz travels from 6000 BC through the fact and fiction of Persia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, and then along the winding trail right up to the latest innovations in winemaking today.
Packed with sparkling wit and charismatic storytelling, Oz shares more than a hundred fascinating tales and woven into these are probably a hundred more. From revered medieval monks to revolutionary discoveries, Oz paints a wonderfully vivid picture of the ever-evolving story of wine.
This book is more than just a travelogue through the vineyards of the world; it's a deep dive into the cultural, religious, and economic changes that have shaped the wine industry. From the best vintages to the latest innovations, Oz Clarke's Story of Wine is a top pick for anyone interested in the history of alcoholic beverages.
For fans of Jamie Goode (Flawless), Henry Jeffreys (The Cocktail Dictionary), David Bird (Understanding Wine Technology), Neel Burton (The Secret to Everything), and Claire Strickett (Which Wine When).
HarperCollins 2023
