Includes index.
Contents
Introduction
Seven thousand years of wine
The taming of the vine
An ancient nexus of wine
Outward bound
Persia takes form
The old order changes
The rise of Islam
Persian endruance
Toward modernity
Wine and Persian poetry
Under a new sun: The Darioush winery
At the table
Pairing wine with Persian food
Small dishes & salads
Soups
Main courses
Desserts, sherbets, teas & brews
The culture of hospitality
Planning a Persian-style dinner
Seasonal menus
Credits
Acknowledgments
Index
Sources & resources.
From Persia to Napa : wine at the Persian table by Najmieh Batmanglij. ISBN 1933823003. Published by Mage in 2006. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.