Known as “The Indiana Jones of Ancient Wine,” his work is the foundation of our modern understanding of ancient fermentation. Dr. McGovern and I penned books that were published only a few weeks apart in 2003. While waiting for my book release I learned of Dr. McGovern’s Ancient Wine, The Search for the Origins of Viniculture, and read glowing reviews. My copy of Ancient Wine arrived the week The Compleat Meadmaker hit the shelves. Expressing his respect, Calagione said, “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dr. Pat McGovern for a quarter century.