Wine: A Graphic History [Paperback]

Wine: A Graphic Historyuncorks the 8,000year story of humanitys most storied drink in an appealing graphic format.

In crisp, witty panels, writer Benoist Simmat and artist Daniel Casanave trace how a simple fermented grape juice shaped empires, monasteries, trade routes, and dinner tableswhile evolving into the global culture we recognize today.

Lively, accessible, and meticulously researched,Wine: A Graphic Historyis the perfect pour for curious newcomers, seasoned enthusiasts, food lovers, and graphicnonfiction readers alikea delicious blend of history lesson, tasting primer, and cultural tour.

Beginning with the first experiments in the Caucasus and the Mediterranean, the book follows wine through classical Greece and Rome, the monastic refinements of medieval Europe, and the birth of modern regions and appellations. Along the way, it demystifies the fundamentalsgrape varieties, terroir, fermentation, aging, and tasteso readers understandwhywines differ andhowto appreciate them.

The narrative then fastforwards into the revolutions that changed your glass: phylloxera and grafting, the rise of Champagne and sparkling techniques, the spread to the New World, and todays debates over biodynamics, organics, orange wine, sulfites, cork vs. screw cap, and climate change. Smart callouts and visual timelines make complex topics instantly legible and memorable.