The Impact of Prohibition on American Wine In this episode of After Wine School, hosts Keith Wallace and Alana Zerbe delve into the history of American Prohibition and its profound impact on the wine industry. They discuss the rise of the temperance movement, the unexpected enactment of Prohibition in 1920, the cultural and economic fallout, and the rise of organized crime. They also highlight the significant loss of wine knowledge and the evolution of America’s relationship with alcohol post-Prohibition. Additionally, they explore the recovery and resurgence of the wine industry, with a particular focus on California, and the ongoing challenges and regulations that stem from this era.
01:03 The Temperance Movement and Early Prohibition Efforts
03:51 Wine's Early History in America
08:39 Prohibition's Impact on the Wine Industry
12:43 The Rise of Organized Crime and Federal Policing
14:23 The Decline of Prohibition
16:21 Economic and Social Impact of Prohibition
17:08 Post-Prohibition California Wine Industry
18:17 The Three-Tier System Explained
20:30 Cultural Shifts in Alcohol Perception
23:00 Prohibition's Lingering Effects on Science and Society
25:34 Regional Differences in Alcohol Laws
27:35 Reviving America's Wine Heritage
