The History of Wine by Hugh Johnson is one of the most captivating and enduring works in the field of oenology. With a 60-year career, Hugh Johnson has guided wine literature in many new directions. This book humorously and wisely narrates how wine became the global phenomenon it is today, covering a variety of topics from antiquity to modern times.

From Noah to Napa, Pompeii to Prohibition, the book is filled with personal and subversive elements, entertainment, and adventure. This new edition includes Hugh’s views on the changes wine has seen over the last 30 years.

In the prologue, renowned historian Andrew Roberts states, "The genius of The Story of Wine lies in the fact that it is not an entirely academic history but an adventurous story full of mysteries, art, and culture."

Pages: 496, Dimensions: 17.4x17.4cm