Paul Lukacs schrijft al bijna twintig jaar over wijn en de culturele context ervan. Als hoogleraar Engels onderzoekt hij wijn niet alleen als drank, maar ook als cultureel en historisch artefact. Zijn werk duikt dieper in de betekenissen die aan wijn zijn verbonden en legt de verbanden met identiteit, traditie en samenleving bloot. Lukacs biedt lezers een tot nadenken stemmende verkenning van de wereld van wijn die verder gaat dan louter proeven.
This book features a structured approach to a play, presenting a bidding process followed by a series of questions at different stages. It culminates in a detailed analysis, offering insights into the themes and characters.
In "The Great Wines of America," Paul Lukacs explores forty exceptional American wines that have transformed the country's wine reputation. Each chapter delves into the wine's history, the vintner's vision, its terroir, and successful vintages, highlighting the innovative choices that have set American wines apart on the global stage.
Paul Lukacs explores the transformation of a country without winemaking traditions into a global leader in the industry. He chronicles its history from 17th-century experiments through Prohibition to its recent resurgence, highlighting influential figures like Nicholas Longsworth and the Mondavi and Gallo families who shaped American wine.
The story of how wine, as enjoyed by millions of people today, came to be.