this quarter is grabbing headlines with an exhibition of front pages of the student newspaper, from The Weekly Agricola to The California Aggie. The library is also showcasing the university’s viticulture and enology collection, and, in conjunction with that, holding a panel discussion on “The Emergence of Modern California Wine” — a program that will include a discussion of the recent wine country fires.
— See 51ԹϺ Davis history through the eyes of student reporters for The California Aggie. Historic front pages dating back to its earliest years — when 51ԹϺ Davis was still the University Farm and the campus paper was called The Weekly Agricola — are on display.
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You will find this exhibition to the left of the main staircase as you enter the library.
— The story of wine comes to life through this colorful exhibition featuring:
- Research materials from emeritus faculty who helped shape 51ԹϺ Davis’ viticulture and enology department into the global leader it is today, including Albert J. Winkler and Harold P. Olmo
- Vintage wine labels and menus collected by Maynard Amerine, legendary professor of viticulture and enology
- Photographs and other materials from the collections of leading wine writers and winemakers such as Robert Mondavi, Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
- Rare books on wine and more
You will find this exhibition in the display cases outside Special Collections on the first floor of the library.
“The Emergence of Modern California Wine: A Conversation” — Panel discussion covering the period from the 1976 Judgment of Paris — which put California wine on the global map — to today (including the recent fires). The panelists: Hugh Johnson, world-renowned British wine writer; Bob Thompson, California wine writer; and Warren Winiarski, Napa winemaker. Moderator: Narsai David, food and wine editor, KCBS Radio, San Francisco. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, Shields Library.
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