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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ACMI Identifier
302594
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wine and wine making
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Wine and wine making
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
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VHS; Access Print (Section 1)