The Case for Wine

Wine is a complex discipline that entails farming (botany and plant physiology) and fermentation science (chemistry and microbiology).

The repeal of Prohibition in 1933 reopened the door to American winemaking, but it took years to rebuild the industry. New Africa/Shutterstock

When it is abused, the alcohol in some beverages can cause enormous problems for society, as was evident in the years before the imposition of prohibition in 1920.

During that 13-year dry period, Americans learned some of the drawbacks of prohibition and that led to its repeal in 1933.