%0 Journal Article %T From Altar to Forests: Chinese Ancient Wine¡¯s Cultural Functions %A Hongliang Du %J Asian Culture and History %D 2012 %I %R 10.5539/ach.v4n2p118 %X With a profound cultural crystalization, China was one of the first countries to brew wine in the world. As a Cultural carrier, wine ever performed the functions of religion, literature, art, and entertainment. To have a deep understanding of Chinese extensive and profound culture, it is necessary to pore over Chinese ancient wine¡¯s various functions. %U http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ach/article/view/18458