Vintage: A History of Wine. Eps. 1 & 2

United Kingdom, 1988

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The first two episodes of a thirteen part survey by Hugh Johnson of the history of wine. “First pressing” looks at the origins of winemaking in the Caucusus mountains of Georgia and its enjoyment in ancient middle eastern cultures until the prohibition enforced by Islam. “Drinking the god” looks at the role wine has played in religious ceremonies from pagan sacrifices, Dionysian orgies and Jewish ritual to the Christian mass. The programs look at how Georgia and the Middle East use and produce wine today.

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co-producer

Christopher Ralling

Michael Gill

director

Michael Gill

production company

Channel 4

Malone Gill Productions

WGBH (Boston)

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1988

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