| Description |
xxii, 224 pages : illustrations,facsimiles,map ; 21cm |
| Series |
California studies in food and culture ; 10 |
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California studies in food and culture ; 10
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| Contents |
1. How I Solved the Historical Mysteries Surrounding Zinfandel - Sort Of -- 2. Sojourn in the East -- 3. Ho! For California! -- 4. Plant Your Vineyards! Begin Now! -- 5. Boom! 1872-1890 -- 6. The Haraszthy Myth -- 7. The Stealth Grape, 1891-1918 -- 8. Prohibition and the Fresh Grape Deal, 1919-1933 -- 9. The Two Faces of Zin, 1934-1969 -- 10. Of Pendulums and Roller Coasters, 1970-1990 -- 11. Fat Years, 1991-2001 -- 12. The Mystery of Origins Solved - Probably -- 13. Into the New Century -- App. Regional Summaries |
| Summary |
The Zinfandel grape--currently producing big, rich, luscious styles of red wine--has a large, loyal, even fanatical following in California and around the world. The grape, grown predominantly in California, has acquired an almost mythic status--in part because of the caliber of its wines and its remarkable versatility, and in part because of the mystery surrounding its origins. Charles Sullivan, a leading expert on the history of California wine, has at last written the definitive history of Zinfandel. Here he brings together his deep knowledge of wine with the results of his extensive research |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Zinfandel (Wine)
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Grapes -- California -- History.
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Viticulture -- California -- History.
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Wine and wine making -- California -- History.
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| Genre/Form |
History.
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| Author |
ebrary, Inc.
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| LC no. |
2002156534 |
| ISBN |
0520239695 : |
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