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History of Commandaria Wine: Cyprus Wine Known As the Oldest in the World
History of Commandaria Wine: Cyprus Wine Known As the Oldest in the World In the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus, a sweet wine known as Commandaria […]
The Impact of Wine Production on California Natives: Exploring Cultural and Environmental Influences
California's wine industry is a significant player in the global market, producing some of the world's most renowned and sought-after wines. As the state's wine […]
How Tasmania’s Wine Industry Began to Sparkle: A Tale of Growth and Passion
Tasmania, Australia's island state, is a wine lover's paradise. In recent years, the region has experienced exponential growth and recognition within the global wine industry, […]
Chateâuneuf-du-Pape: The Legendary Wine
If you are a wine lover, then you must have heard of Chateâuneuf-du-Pape, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world. Located in […]
Burgundy Wine Recommendations
Burgundy Wine Recommendations Red Burgundies Michel Magnien Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2019 The estate was founded in 1967 by Michel and Dominique Magnien in Morey-Saint-Denis. In […]
Wine and Spring In History
Wine and Spring In History Wine has been a beloved beverage for thousands of years, enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds around the […]
Winemaking in the United States During Prohibition
Sober Times, Desperate Times: Winemaking in the United States During Prohibition Between 1920 and 1933, the United States engaged in an experiment that has never […]
This Day in the Wines Served At Famous Coronations, Weddings, and Events in History
This Day in the Wines Served At Famous Coronations, Weddings, and Events in History This document highlights some of the important dates related to the […]
This Day in Pinot Noir Dates in Russian River Valley, Sonoma, and Central Coast California
This Day in Pinot Noir Dates in Russian River Valley, Sonoma, and Central Coast California Image Source Anywhere it is produced, Pinot Noir is a […]
The Sober Curious in Past Times: Temperance Movements in the Ancient and Pre-Modern World
Introduction – Temperance Movements in the Pre-Modern World People have never been more willing to abstain from alcohol of their volition for simple health […]
Father of Modern Wine?: Pinot Noir and its Extended Family Tree
Father of Modern Wine?: Pinot Noir and its Extended Family Tree Pinot Noir is one of the world’s most prized grape varietals. In the past […]
The Origins of the World’s Most Prized Grape: A History of Pinot Noir
The Origins of the World’s Most Prized Grape: A History of Pinot Noir Introduction: The World’s Most Prized Grape? There are few grape varietals […]
The Concours de Vins Paris
The Concours General Agricole 25th February – 5th March The Concours de Vins Paris – probably the best wine competition in the World! The Concours […]
The Original Malbec Wine Capital – Cahors, France
The Original Malbec Wine Capital - Cahors, France Introduction You are probably doing it wrong if your journey to sip the finest Malbec variety starts […]
Pêra Manca, the Wine of the Portuguese Discoverers
Pêra Manca, the Wine of the Portuguese Discoverers Portuguese viticulture is known for its high-quality labels. The Pêra Manca wine is one of the Portuguese […]
The Lords of the ‘Wine Land’: Viticulture and the Vikings
Introduction – A Day Out in Paris in 868 AD Sometimes light can be shed on the history of wine in the most obscure places […]
Willamette Valley Wine AVAs
Willamette Valley Wine AVAs Traveling throughout the world, you quickly learn how protective the major wine-producing regions are of the fruits of their region. This […]
Uncorking the Secrets of Ancient Winemaking in Ancient Rome
Uncorking the Secrets of Ancient Winemaking in Ancient Rome The crafting of wine dates back thousands of years. So far that even the Romans were […]
Temperance and Wine: Experiments in Prohibition During the Twentieth Century
Prohibition: A Global Phenomenon of the Twentieth Century Prohibition. Invoke the word, and people automatically think of 1920s America, bootlegging, Al Capone, and the rise […]
Top 11 Wine Blogs You Should Follow
Top 11 Wine Blogs You Should Follow What better way to end your day than with a nice glass of wine, right? If you’ve been […]
The Dop System and Slavery in Cape Vineyards
The Dop System and Slavery in Cape Vineyards The South African wine industry is built on a disturbing history of slavery, inequality, and discrimination. The […]
Changing Attitudes Towards Wine Within Christianity: The Protestant Reformation
Changing Attitudes Towards Wine Within Christianity: Introduction: The Protestant Reformation Wine and Christianity are largely inseparable. Ever since its inception, Christianity has adopted wine into […]
Women and wine in Argentina
Women and Wine in Argentina It has been known for some time now that the participation of women in the world of wine has been […]
A Tour of the World of Mexican Wine
A tour of the world of Mexican wine Contrary to what you might think, wine in Mexico has a long story. We will go back […]
Pasteurization and Wine Diseases
Pasteurization and Wine Diseases On 23 January 1860, the Cobden–Chevalier Treaty, an Anglo-French free trade agreement, was signed between Great Britain and France. The treaty […]
