OSHER 322 - Wine in Ancient Lands - Then and Now

Wine has been one of the world's greatest commodities since the beginning of time. In Biblical references, Noah planted a vineyard and got drunk from the wine; Jesus turned water into wine. There are other historical references to wine in Persian, Babylonian, Greek, and Egyptian texts as old as 5000 years. The influence of ancient Greece is significant to the development of most European wine regions and continues to be a force for commerce, art, and culinary trends. Learn about the ancient beverage of Greece, discover the Valpolicella in Italy, the ancient Greek and Roman wine regions throughout France, and enjoy small plates of food paired with the wines we discuss.