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Chinese Wine
✍️ Li, Zhengping
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This illustrated introduction to Chinese wine explores the history of wine production in China, the legends and customs that surround it and its place in China today. Traditionally, Chinese wine and spirits were made from grain, and had three important uses: to perform rituals, to dispel one's worries and to heal. Today, wine is still believed to have a therapeutic benefit, but the Chinese beverage industry has expanded on a large scale and now includes famous brands of beer and, increasingly, vineyards producing red and white wine for global consumption. Chinese Wine is indispensable reading for both wine-lovers and all those with an interest in the transition from traditional to modern Chinese culture.
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Li Zhengping provides a fascinating, highly accessible primer on an often-overlooked segment of global beverage culture, tracing the journey of Chinese spirits and modern vineyards with clear historical context. It suits curious epicures and cultural historians well, but it does not suit advanced oenologists looking for deep vineyard-by-vineyard tasting notes, viticultural data, or practical beverage-making instructions. Those seeking a broader sociological and historical look at China's drinking traditions will find it rewarding, while strict technical connoisseurs may find the scope too introductory.
