Passions : The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson
by:
Gabler, James M.
Gabler, Robert (Editor)
Owens, Gwinn (Editor)
Publisher:
Bacchus Pr Ltd
Published:September 12, 1995
ISBN:0961352531
Format:Hardcover
Pages:318
Description:
Wine Spectator Dec 11,1995
"That experience only increases my awe of the rich historical tapestry assembled by Gabler in this superbly crafted book. Any wine love with the faintest glimmer of interest in history should read it."
Posted
10/09/1995 by Robert M. Parker Jr. on Prodigy interactive personal service
"It is a must read for those interested in Jefferson's wine trips throughout Europe, primarily France. Jefferson's erudite and perceptive wine comments are remarkable.... His
observations are hauntingly accurate and could have been written today. I highly recommend this book..."
Book Description
This is a biography of Thomas Jefferson at leisure, enjoying two of his passions--wine and travel. Twelve of the sixteen
chapters cover Jefferson's five years in France where he served as our minister and traveled through France, England, Germany, Italy and Holland. "Passions" was selected by Robert M. Parker, Jr. as "1995 Wine Book of the Year," and was the winner of the
1995 "Veuve Clicquot Wine Book of the Year" competition. It is a marvelous account of America's first wine connoisseur and gourmet.
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