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A HISTORY OF
WINE FROM
The
noted English historian Arnold Toynbee wrote, “Anyone who knows his
history…must surely know his wines.” The history of wine follows the
path of civilized man. Trace this fascinating journey in an illustrated 35
to 50 minute presentation. Explore
the evolution of wine with images from museums and private collections
throughout the world. Learn about Dionysus, Bacchus, the discovery of
champagne, our nation’s first wine connoisseur, Thomas Jefferson, and
much more. Wine has been part of the civilizing process for at least
7,000 years. Evidence of grape seeds has been found in prehistoric caves
dating back to the Stone Age, and scholars believe that the cultivation of
the vine played an important role in our evolution from nomadic hunter to
agrarian settler. |
