The History of Wines in Germany and Switzerland

Download or read book The History of Wines in Germany and Switzerland written by Edward Randolph Emerson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 – Königstein – 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.