Passions : The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson
"'Passions: The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson' is an accountof the adventures of the third President of the United States along the oenological trail both in this country and abroad.... The book goes well beyond being a dry--if you will pardon the term--recitalof facts to become a throughly engaging account of the human side of one of the most famous Americans"  --Herbert Kupferberg, Parade magazine, April28, 1998"It is a must read for those interested in Jefferson's wine trips throughout Europe, primarily France. Jefferson's erudite and perceptive wine comments are remarkable.... His observations are hauntingly accurate and could have been written today. I highly recommend this book..."  --Posted 10/09/1995 by Robert M. Parker Jr. on Prodigy interactive personal service"That experience only increases my awe of the rich historical tapestry assembled by Gabler in this superbly crafted book. Any wine love with the faintest glimmer of interest in history should read it."  --Wine Spectator Dec 11,1995