Inventing Wine
- 350 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The story of how wine, as enjoyed by millions of people today, came to be.
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Paul Lukacs has been writing about wine and its cultural contexts for nearly twenty years. As a professor of English, he explores wine not merely as a beverage but as a cultural and historical artifact. His work delves into the deeper meanings associated with wine, uncovering its connections to identity, tradition, and society. Lukacs offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of the world of wine that extends beyond mere tasting.
- 2013
- 2008
Spotlight on Card Play
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
This book features a structured approach to a play, presenting a bidding process followed by a series of questions at different stages. It culminates in a detailed analysis, offering insights into the themes and characters.
- 2006
The Great Wines of America: The Top Forty Vintners, Vineyards, and Vintages
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
In "The Great Wines of America," Paul Lukacs explores forty exceptional American wines that have transformed the country's wine reputation. Each chapter delves into the wine's history, the vintner's vision, its terroir, and successful vintages, highlighting the innovative choices that have set American wines apart on the global stage.
- 2005
American Vintage
- 372 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Paul Lukacs explores the transformation of a country without winemaking traditions into a global leader in the industry. He chronicles its history from 17th-century experiments through Prohibition to its recent resurgence, highlighting influential figures like Nicholas Longsworth and the Mondavi and Gallo families who shaped American wine.