Wine, A Graphic History | Benoist Simmat, Daniel Casanave

The history of wine is the history of civilization. It is the quintessential religious drink. References to wine are abundant in Greek mythology. In the Bible, after the Flood, Noah plants a vineyard. During the Middle Ages, it was in monasteries and churches that the syrupy drink of antiquity, unpalatable if not diluted, was transformed into the wine we know today. Wine expert Benoist Simmat and artist Daniel Casanave trace the story of wine from its origins in the Mediterranean to the globalized industry of the 21st century. Covering the innovations that have marked wine's long history, from oak barrel aging to the invention of the bottle, "Wine: A Graphic History" will offer readers a fresh perspective on their own drinking culture.