The Shape of Wine - Its Packaging Evolution (Paperback)

Grape wine has been produced for at least 4,000 years, having been aged, stored and transported in every conceivable type of vessel. Its seductiveness has been enhanced by this packaging: primarily three strikingly different containers - amphorae, wooden barrels and glass bottles. Henry H. Work brings extensive wine experience as a cooper, working with wine barrels and living in California's Napa Valley to provide a richly detailed and vivid account of wine containers through the ages. This book delves into the history, evolution, and present use of containers, vessels, and stoppers; from animal skin sacks to barrels, from glass bottles to upstart packaging such as wine casks, and even aluminium cans. It considers the advantages and weaknesses of their construction, designs and labels, methods of shipment and storage, as well as their impact on marketing wine to customers. This is an enlightening and innovative read which draws on the most current archaeological research, scientific data and wine business trends. It is richly peppered throughout with the author's own visits to many of the locations explored in the book, bringing history to life. This book will appeal to individuals within the wine industry, undergraduates in the fields of history, archaeology, food and hospitality, as well as all people interested in wine.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies of Gastronomy, Food and Drink
Release date:	July 2018
First published:	2019
Authors:	Henry H. Work
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-30126-9
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Tourism industry Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Sport & leisure industries Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > Food manufacturing & related industries > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Service industries > Hospitality industry > General Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > Food & beverage technology > Winemaking technology Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Wines Books > Food & Drink > Beverages > Alcoholic beverages > Wines
LSN:	1-138-30126-4
Barcode:	9781138301269

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