Whether you’re a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining. The first book of its kind, it is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presiden Whether you’re a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining. The first book of its kind, it is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presidential toasts, menus from historic White House gatherings, a catalog of vintages served, and spectacular new photography of the White House glassware collection. Early presidents recognized the important function wine played in entertaining at the White House. While some appreciated and enjoyed wine, others considered it merely a ceremonial necessity. Still others campaigned to outlaw wine and banned it from the White House; their successors celebrated its return. More recently, all presidents, regardless of whether they enjoyed wine themselves, have used the White House as a venue to showcase the fine wines produced in the United States. Awards: Benjamin Franklin Awards Next Generation Indie Awards National Indie Excellence Awards IPPY Awards
Wine and the White House: A History
Whether you’re a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining. The first book of its kind, it is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presiden Whether you’re a devotee of presidential history, a lover of wine, or both, Wine and the White House: A History is sure to prove informative and entertaining. The first book of its kind, it is a comprehensive journey through the history of White House hospitality that explores every president’s experience of wine. The fully illustrated pages also feature memorable presidential toasts, menus from historic White House gatherings, a catalog of vintages served, and spectacular new photography of the White House glassware collection. Early presidents recognized the important function wine played in entertaining at the White House. While some appreciated and enjoyed wine, others considered it merely a ceremonial necessity. Still others campaigned to outlaw wine and banned it from the White House; their successors celebrated its return. More recently, all presidents, regardless of whether they enjoyed wine themselves, have used the White House as a venue to showcase the fine wines produced in the United States. Awards: Benjamin Franklin Awards Next Generation Indie Awards National Indie Excellence Awards IPPY Awards
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Erik –
A wonderful combination of two of my favorite subjects: wine and presidents. A highly detailed account of wine served at the White House along with many related subjects and memories. The only detraction is the author's slightly over the top beginning where he tells us again and again that he worked for Pres Reagan and then relates how he tried to swap his California wine collection for the priceless French bottles at the White House. A wonderful combination of two of my favorite subjects: wine and presidents. A highly detailed account of wine served at the White House along with many related subjects and memories. The only detraction is the author's slightly over the top beginning where he tells us again and again that he worked for Pres Reagan and then relates how he tried to swap his California wine collection for the priceless French bottles at the White House.
Alaina Maxam –
THIS IS AN INTERESTING BOOK ABOUT ALL OUR PRESIDENTS AND THE WINE THAT THEY DRANK WHILE IN THE WHITE HOUSE. DEFINITELY A GOOD BOOK FOR A HISTORY OR WINE FANATIC
Andrea –
Fun and interesting book to read. Loved the part at the end where they list the wines served under each modern day president at high level lunches and dinners. I noticed the number of state dinners has gone down since the 9/11.
Ann –
Such a great book for wine lovers. Great menus and little unknown facts about our presidents. Makes a perfect coffee table book as anyone would enjoy going through it.
Scott –
I admit it has taken me a LOOOOONG time to finish this book. As more of a coffee table book, oversized, thick, and a hardcover, this isn't exactly a book one reads cover to cover. But, at nearly 500 pages long, it isn't your typical coffee-table book (or in our case, wet bar area literature.) The first section details tidbits of wine lore and history from each president up to the 45th POTUS. This was easily the most enjoyable part of the book, as it was neat to see the evolution and treatment of I admit it has taken me a LOOOOONG time to finish this book. As more of a coffee table book, oversized, thick, and a hardcover, this isn't exactly a book one reads cover to cover. But, at nearly 500 pages long, it isn't your typical coffee-table book (or in our case, wet bar area literature.) The first section details tidbits of wine lore and history from each president up to the 45th POTUS. This was easily the most enjoyable part of the book, as it was neat to see the evolution and treatment of wine (as well as other beverages) from President to President. The images, stories, and primary sources were very fun to flip through and read casually. In the second section, the serving and treatment of the wine throughout the years is showcased, including a gallery of the White House's collection of glassware. The following section had photocopies of the menus from various White House dinners and banquets throughout the decades. The lavish spreads were certainly mouth watering (though a little part of me certainly worried about how better the tax dollars could have been spent.) Towards the end of this 456-page tome, the author includes a massive catalog of all the vintages served. I flipped through and skimmed this part, browsing the label art and the winery names while glossing over some of the tasting notes and stories. I can certainly respect the sheer amount of work Ryan Jr. put into collecting all this information together; the research, the compilation of primary sources and apocryphal knowledge, the new photography, and general of the information is absolutely astounding. But, unless you are as intensely passionate about historical oenology as the author must be to take on such a labor of love, you may find this best used as a flip-through anthology for enjoying a nice glass of your best stuff. Side note: this book has inspired me to throw an Election Night or SOTU wine mixer, and I've got all the information I would need to make it a blast. You too, will probably be enticed into popping a new bottle or planning your own dinner party after getting this book!
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