“A beautifully written, thoroughly detailed and documented history of the successes and failures in the development of American wine over the past two hundred years. . . . A delightful and thoroughly entertaining book to read. One feels compelled, much as in a murder mystery, to keep reading and not put the book down in order to find out what happens next. Best of all, this is a book that reveals an incredible amount of new and original information.”
“History buffs and wine enthusiasts alike can revel in the rich history of American winemaking in the new book The Makers of American Wine: A Record of Two Hundred Years . . . [An] engaging and informative read.”
“Pinney . . . writes with an effortless and engaging style, so it is all too easy to find oneself reading at leisure.”
“Thomas Pinney is the foremost expert on the history of American wine. In this volume, he takes the angle that Americans have been making wine well for 200 years — after 200 years of failure. He writes 13 profiles of Americans who helped this country make that leap to its current state of superb quality.”
"This book is a major contribution to our understanding of wine history."
"An informative and enjoyable read."
Praise for Thomas Pinney's A History of Wine in America
“Exhaustively researched….invaluable to serious scholars of the grape. Fascinating reading.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“Revealing a sharp eye for detail and a dry, low-key wit, Pinney writes in an engaging style and with remarkable clarity.” —Wine Spectator
“Definitive….an important work of historical literature.” —Wine & Spirits
“An indispensable view of…a remarkable time.” —Decanter
