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How Did Oak Become the Standard for Wine Storage?
How Did Oak Become the Standard for Wine Storage? When and why did the oak barrel become the preferred storage and aging vessel for wine? […]
19 Works of Art that Include Wine
19 Works of Art that Include Wine Wine has been a popular subject in art for centuries and has been depicted in a range of […]
Top 10 Books on Cabernet Sauvignon
Top 10 Books on Cabernet Sauvignon 10. Ten Grapes to Know: The Ten and Done Wine Guide Flexibound by Catherine Fallis Catherine Fallis has authored […]
The Rise of Sula Vineyards: From Stanford to India’s Top Winemaking Company
The Rise of Sula Vineyards: From Stanford to India's Top Winemaking Company Header Image of Sula Vineyards Source: Flickr/ShanuBoy Wine production in India has occurred […]
Winderlea Winery: Official History & Dates
Winderlea Vineyard and Winery: Official History & Dates Official Company Name Winderlea Vineyard and Winery Official Company Address (optional) 8905 NE Worden […]
Top Wine Myths Debunked
Top Wine Myths Debunked If you’re a wine drinker, you know that there’s a lot too, well, know. Hiding among the rich history of wine […]
Beaux Frères: Official History & Dates
Beaux Frères Winery: Official History & Dates Official Company Name Beaux Frères Official Company Address (optional) 15155 NE North Valley Rd., Newberg, […]
The Role of the Peasant in Ignazio Silone’s Bread and Wine Novel
The Role of the Peasant in Ignazio Silone’s Bread and Wine Novel Bread and Wine by Ignazio Silone is a famous book set in Italy […]
Florence’s Wine Windows: The Buchette del Vino and the Plague in Early Modern Italy
Florence’s Wine Windows: The Buchette del Vino and the Plague in Early Modern Italy Florence is a city where history stalks the streets. Buildings that […]
History of Mechanical Harvesters
History of Mechanical Harvesters Over the years, technological progress has helped different industries by providing machinery to automate different processes in the production chain. The […]
Tracing Back the Origins of Comedy to Dionysis, The Greek god of Wine
Tracing Back the Origins of Comedy to Dionysis, The Greek god of Wine Comedy has been an entertainment staple for centuries, tracing its roots to […]
Acker Wines: The Oldest Wine Shop in the US
Acker Wines: The Oldest Wine Shop in the U.S. What started off as a mere package store in the year 1820 has since evolved into […]
The History of Riesling and Classic German Dishes
The History of Riesling and Classic German Dishes Germany attracts millions of tourists every year and is regularly listed as one of the Top 10 […]
Vitis Vinifera And Rome: How Wine Helped Forge a Civilization
Vitis Vinifera And Rome: How Wine Helped Forge a Civilization People often picture elite armies expanding the Roman Empire and famous politicians making stirring speeches […]
Pliny The Elder And His Remarkable Contribution to The Wine World
Pliny The Elder And His Remarkable Contribution to The Wine World “Who can entertain a doubt that some kinds of wine are more agreeable to […]
Uncovering the History of the Best Winemakers: A Look at World-Famous Vintners
Imagine sipping on the world's finest vintage wines, handcrafted by some of the most renowned vintners in history. While countless winemakers have existed over centuries […]
Italian Wines – Frequently Asked Questions
Italian Wines - Frequently Asked Questions When is the Italian share in the global wine market? According to a 2020 analysis, Italy is the world's […]
Circling Back to Spirits of Old: Peruvian Winemaking With Sweet Tubers (Potato Wine)
Circling Back to Spirits of Old: Peruvian Winemaking With Sweet Tubers (Potato Wine) Figure 1 Header Peruvian Farmland in the Andes Mountains Source: Shutterstock While […]
Let’s talk about Torrontés Calchaquí
Let's talk about Torrontés Calchaquí In this article, we will learn everything about the only Argentine native variety: the Torrontés grape. Fundamentally we will focus […]
The Origins of 5 Different Wine Traditions from around the World
The Origins of 5 Different Wine Traditions from around the World Ever since wine was first discovered, people began ritualizing its production and consumption. For […]
City of Wine: A History of the Bordeaux Wine Trade
City of Wine: A History of the Bordeaux Wine Trade Bordeaux. Mention the name and it conjures up images of fine French wines, a port […]
Traditional Holiday Foods from Around the World
Traditional Holiday Foods from Around the World It’s the most wonderful time of the year, The Holidays! A time to surround yourself with loved ones, […]
Nichelini Family Winery
Nichelini Family Winery As one of the oldest and most iconic wineries in Napa Valley, Nichelini Family Winery offers a variety of high quality wines […]
The Pre-Colonial Wine Of Indigenous Peoples
The Pre-Colonial Wine Of Indigenous Peoples Before the first colonizers set foot in the Americas, Indigenous peoples were creating fermented beverages from the plants that […]
August 25
August 25, 1992: On this day, Spring Mountain Vineyards was seized by Western Farm Credit Bank. The Bank sold the property, including a 262-acre winery, […]
