A History of Iowa Wine: Vines on the Prairie

Name: A History of Iowa Wine: Vines on the Prairie
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ISBN: 9781467141086

✍️ Peragine, John N

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📝 Description: A History of Iowa Wine: Vines on the Prairie

Iowa has a history with grapevines that goes back more than a century. New York lawyer Hiram Barney obtained a tract of land in southeast Iowa as part of the Half-Breed program following the American Indian Wars and created the White Elk Winery. German settlers in Amana tended community vineyards for communal wines. Before Prohibition, the Council Bluffs Grape Growers Association grew grapes and shipped them eastward by the ton. In the early 1900s, the state was among the nation's top producers of grapes. Pesticides, weather and government subsidies ended the time of the vines of the prairie until their recent return. Author John N. Peragine details the rise, fall and resurgence of the industry in the Hawkeye State.

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This title targets a very specific audience: historians of Iowa agriculture and local wine enthusiasts. It will not suit general readers seeking contemporary winemaking techniques or broad international comparisons. The description suggests a focus on historical trajectory rather than culinary application, making it less relevant for cooks or bakers looking for practical kitchen advice. Readers expecting detailed tasting notes or modern industry analysis may find the scope limited to past events. It is best approached as a regional study of agricultural history rather than a general guide to wine appreciation, appealing only to those with a pre-existing interest in Midwestern heritage and the specific mechanics of early American vineyard establishment.

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Eatbook Family editorial team

This title targets a very specific audience: historians of Iowa agriculture and local wine enthusiasts. It will not suit general readers seeking contemporary winemaking techniques or broad international comparisons. The description suggests a focus on historical trajectory rather than culinary application, making it less relevant for cooks or bakers looking for practical kitchen advice. Readers expecting detailed tasting notes or modern industry analysis may find the scope limited to past events. It is best approached as a regional study of agricultural history rather than a general guide to wine appreciation, appealing only to those with a pre-existing interest in Midwestern heritage and the specific mechanics of early American vineyard establishment.