Book Club Tasting & Discussion with Vintage Crime
Venue: Blacksburg Wine Lab, Blacksburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Sunday, January 7, 2024
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Food, Drink Specials, Speaking Engagements, Class
Cost: $40.00
Blacksburg Wine Lab presents their Wine Lab Book Club tasting and discussion featuring the book "Vintage Crime" by author Rebecca Gibb on Sunday, January 7, 2024.
About Vintage Crime:
This novel takes on the history of wine and reveals that, whether by adding toxic sweeteners or passing off counterfeit bottles, wine fraud is abundant—and as old as wine itself. Vintage Crime will intrigue even the most seasoned of wine drinkers with its juicy tales of deception, raising interesting questions along the way: what counts as wine, why do we drink it, and what makes a wine truly authentic?
The world of wine prides itself on its aura of respectability, but it has always had a murky side. Packed with engaging vignettes, Vintage Crime brings to life famous enthusiasts and crafty con artists from ancient Rome to modern-day California. It also introduces us to lesser-known industry figures: the scrupulous merchants, honest growers, and cutting-edge scientists who have led the fight against fraudsters. Author Rebecca Gibb holds the rare, sought-after distinction of Master of Wine, yet she writes in an engaging style that doesn't require any prior wine knowledge, skillfully synthesizing popular wine histories for amateur sleuths and armchair sommeliers alike.
Total ticket cost is $40.00. Guests can save your spot with a $10.00 deposit which is transferable, but not refundable.
To purchase and reserve a spot online, visit: https://blacksburg-wine-lab.square.site/product/01-07-book-club-vintage-crime-reserve-your-seat-/574.
The Blacksburg Wine Lab is located at 223 Gilbert Street in Blacksburg, VA.
For more information, visit: https://www.winelab.com/upcoming-events-collection/0107-book-club-vintage-crime or https://blacksburg-wine-lab.square.site/product/02-04-book-club-harvests-of-joy-reserve-your-seat-/611 or https://www.facebook.com/blacksburgwinelab or https://www.instagram.com/blacksburgwinelab/ or call 540-605-7291.
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