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First Pressing: the Origins of Wine

Journeying through the Caucuses, the cradle of wine, Hugh Johnson explores the wines of today’s Middle East—tracing the history of wine from its prized status in ancient Egypt to its prohibition in Islam.

English
  • Originally Aired January 4, 1988
  • Runtime 29 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Production Company United States WGBH Boston
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