Curiosities of Wine

Why do people clink glasses when they drink? Who is - or was - the Bishop of Norwich? Which vineyard once belonged to a Pope? Why are sideboards unique to Britain and what were they for? Find the answers to these and many more curious questions associated with wine in this book.

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Who is - or was - the Bishop of Norwich? Which vineyard once belonged to a Pope? Why is one estate called "All is Lost"? Why are sideboards unique to Britain and what were they for? What is a Grace cup? Who invented the swizzle stick? Why do people clink glasses when they drink? Find the answers to these and many more curious questions associated with wine in this book. The author, who has held various posts in The Circle of Wine Writers and the International Wine and Food Society, explains the curiosities of wine, covering such topics as: the politics of wine drinking; wine and the Church; the origins of Liebfraumilch; and why Madeira became a patriotic drink in America. The book provides an introduction to the fun of wine for beginners, as well as supplying more experienced wine lovers with much that they don't know.