Join Emanuela Panke and Layne Randolph on a journey through wine’s history, land, and culture, poured into every glass.

In this book, discover why wine is more than a drink—it’s a living expression of culture, identity, and tradition.

Wine Is Culture

Wine Is Culture is an elegant exploration of the enduring relationship between wine and the civilizations that have shaped it. Spanning ancient origins to the modern table, it reveals wine as more than a product of terroir—it is a reflection of place, memory, and human artistry. Each page uncovers how wine carries the imprint of history and identity, offering a quiet continuity across generations. Through richly nuanced storytelling, the book invites the reader to experience wine not simply as something tasted, but as something understood—an expression of culture in its most timeless and intimate form.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER

The cultural roots behind the world’s most iconic wines
How geography, tradition, and community shape every bottle
The stories that transform wine from product to experience
A richer, more meaningful way to enjoy what’s in your glass

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Emanuela Panke

Emanuela Panke is President of Iter Vitis – Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, an international network dedicated to preserving and advancing Europe’s and the Mediterranean’s viticultural heritage. For over two decades, she has worked at the intersection of cultural tourism, gastronomy, and heritage innovation, leading cross-border initiatives across programs such as Interreg, Horizon Europe, and Creative Europe. A writer, curator, and specialist in territorial narratives, her work positions wine not merely as a product, but as a cultural system—one that shapes identity, fosters dialogue, and drives sustainable regional development on a global scale.

Layne Randolph

Layne Randolph is a wine, travel, and culture journalist whose work examines wine as an expression of history, place, and identity. Trained in journalism and law, with an LL.M. in international intellectual property law from the University of Turin in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), she began her career as in-house counsel for LVMH’s Fendi in Rome before returning to writing. Now based in Northern California, her work appears in Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, AFAR, and Forbes, where she focuses on wine heritage and cultural systems, bringing together legal insight, European experience, and narrative depth.

Be Among the First

Experience Wine Is Culture and step into a deeper understanding of wine—before its official release.

Your pre-order ensures:

Early access to the book
First printing availability
A place at the table before it’s widely released

Wine is not just tasted—it’s understood.

Reserve your copy today and experience wine as it was meant to be.

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