Vivat Bacchus: A History of the Vine and its Wine by Rudolf Weinhold

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Vivat Bacchus is an immensely detailed study of the vine and its wine since the beginning of civilization. Rudolph Weinhold follows the path of the vine around the world from Antiquity until modern times. He traces its origins from the wild vines to the cultivated vine, from Babylon through all points of the compass. He traces the development of many of the now almost countless varieties and pays homage to the peasants and workers in the vineyard.