Description: This volume collects the most important writings on viticulture by Nicholas Herbemont (1771-1839), who is considered to be the finest practicing winemaker of the early United States. Included are his two major treatises on viticulture, 31 other published pieces on vine growing and wine making, and essays on his agrarian philosophy.
Brief description: Nicholas Herbemont (1771-1839) is widely considered the finest practicing winemaker of the early United States.
Review Quotes:
A welcome addition to our knowledge of the history of American wine.
--Thomas Pinney "author of A History of Wine in America"