A Little History on Phylloxera
The Book, The “Botanist and the Vintner” tells the tale of the worst scourge ever to hit the wine industry. In the late 19th Century, vintners were interested in seeing how native American vines planted in the old country would respond. The result was catastrophic, bankrupting many growers and wineries, nearly wiping our the industry in many areas. Blake Grey read the book over the summer, and although it contains some dull moments, recommends the book for any one interested in the history of wine.
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