Wine
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As far back as history can reach, wine has been intertwined with the growth and development of the human race. Over eight millennia, this remarkable drink has influenced cultures, built economies, healed men,...
Published By Basic Books
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 640
Publication Date 10/13/2026
ISBN 9781541604605
Dimensions 6 inches x 9.25 inches
“Wine is a thorough, globetrotting biography of the beverage that has inspired, intoxicated, and entranced us for more than eight millennia. From Chinese poets to Benjamin Franklin, The Odyssey to the Qur’an, Burk is a consummate guide to the many facets of wine’s personality and traces its evolution across time and place to explore its enduring appeal. A journey sure to enchant any oenophile.”—Bianca Bosker, New York Times–bestselling author of Cork Dork
“Capaciously informative and endlessly entertaining.”—Tom Holland, author of Dominion
“Erudite and intoxicating, Kathleen Burk’s globe-spanning journey through wine history reminds us how deeply every glass is rooted in humanity’s past.”
—Tom Standage, author of A History of the World in 6 Glasses
"For oenophiles and novices alike…. A detailed, compendious history that’s rich in wine trivia... history and wine come together for a favorable blend.”
—Kirkus Reviews