The History of Wines in England and France

This book contains a vintage treatise on the history of English and French wine, with information on historical production techniques, popularity and influence, notable producers, early vineyards and their problems, and many other related aspects. Accessible and detailed, this fascinating volume will appeal to those with an interest in the history of wine, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: ¿Mediaeval England¿, ¿Great Britain a Great Consumer¿, ¿¿Rare old Port¿¿, ¿The Royal Wine Company of Oportö, ¿The Wines of France¿, ¿Wine and the Mediaeval Church¿, ¿Invention of Champagne¿, ¿The First Cork¿, ¿Effervescence Troubles the Wise Men¿, ¿Viva Champagne!¿, et cetera. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on brewing beer.