A Wine Antiques Book Has Something For Everyone

By Quentin Francis

If you are really interested in wine, then you know there is a lot more to talk about it than just the bouquet and taste of a particular vintage. There is a whole history to wine and wine making. After all, it is a drink that has been around for thousands of years in one variation or another. And there is a history to the accessories surrounding the beverage as well. By reading a wine antiques book, you can find out a whole lot more about your hobby of choice.

A wine antiques book does not discuss old wine. Rather, it discusses the history of the objects used in wine making and drinking. Objects such as bottles, labels, decanters and corkscrews, just to name a few.

You might be interested to see how wine bottles have changed over the years, especially in both shape. This is of particular interest because, if you are a wine connoisseur, you know that the shape of the bottle can affect the aging of the wine.

Wine bottles often did not have labels in the beginning. When labels did start being used, early ones would often detail the town where the wine was made as well as the vintner. These are now items for collectors as they not only say something about the wine but also about the time period from whence it came.

Another accessory that has gone through numerous designs over the years is the corkscrew. Design changes were made both for practicality and for aesthetics as well. Corks started being used about 300 years ago and there are just as many patents for corkscrews.

You may not be looking to start up a private collection of wine antiques, but a wine antiques book still tells a really interesting story of how wine paraphernalia has evolved over the years. From the historical value, the social history of wine and the sheer fascinating variations in design, a wine antiques book has something for everyone to appreciate. - 32176

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