Description
About the Author
Richard Mendelson is a wine law specialist at Dickenson, Peatman & Fogarty in Napa, California, and Lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law, where he directs the Program on Wine Law and Policy. He also owns Mendelson Wines.
Reviews
"The legal machinations of wine, described here, are a hoot." Miami Herald "A thorough consideration of American wine's legal history." SF Chronicle "Provides the definitive background for understanding the competing legal, political, economic, and social forces shaping the ongoing evolution of America's wine culture." The World Of Fine Wine "Highly readable ... Should be a must-read for anyone who wants to produce or sell wine in this country." San Francisco Chronicle "A splendid volume... This wonderful book should be agreeable to a great many palates." Choice "Very engaging." Bookforum "Illuminating, provocative..." A Best Book of 2009 Wine & Spirits Magazine "Highly recommended." -- Charles Ludington Law & History Review "An engaging style that makes learning how law and wine have intertwined throughout this country's history an enlightening educational journey." Wine Spectator "A fascinating work." California Grapevine
Book Information
ISBN 9780520268005
Author Richard Mendelson
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 454g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm