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The History of Wines in Germany and Switzerland, EPUB eBook

The History of Wines in Germany and Switzerland EPUB

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This charming vintage text provides a brief history into the wines of Germany and Switzerland, and mentions the famous German vineyards Steinberg and Johannesburg, both of which remain of historical significance today.

This would make a welcome addition to any wine enthusiast or historian's library.

Sections include: Two theories on the origin of German wine - Along the banks of the Rhine - Old Wines - Cleanliness in wine-making - Some famous casks: Heidelberg - Konigstein - The Twelve Apostles - The goblets of St.

Goar - German industry and persistence - Germany's debt to the mediaeval monasteries - The Steinberg - Auctioning Steinberg wines - The Johannisberg vineyard - The vintage season - Adulteration of wine in Germany - Advisory councils - Planting under difficulties - "The blood of the Swiss" - A rare Swiss wine - The valley of the Moselle - A Berncastel wine, "The Doctor." - Healthful quality of the wine.

This rare work is being republished in a high quality, modern and affordable edition, complete with a specially written concise biography.

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