Revolutionary Riesling
Revolutionary Riesling Riesling is the queen of the north. The white wine grape thrives up north where no other grape can. It’s easy to see why Riesling is the most planted white varietal in […]
Pinotage: South Africa’s Flagship Variety
Pinotage: South Africa’s Flagship Variety Every wine lover, wine enthusiast, and wine blogger should taste wine made with Pinotage at least once in a wine-tasting scenario. It’s wine time. The red wine is native […]
Pinot Meunier, the Other Noble Grape in Champagne
Pinot Meunier, the Other Noble Grape in Champagne Pinot Meunier might not be as famous as its stablemates in Champagne, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Still, the grape is critical in making the region’s sparkling […]
Pinot Gris: An International Superstar
Pinot Gris: An International Superstar Pinot Grigio, AKA Pinot Gris, is a French wine grape adopted in many wine regions worldwide. The varietal is a pink-skinned mutation of the famous Pinot Noir, and so […]
The King of New Zealand Wine Industry: Sauvignon Blanc
The King of New Zealand Wine Industry: Sauvignon Blanc You can’t talk about New Zealand wine without mentioning Sauvignon Blanc grapes. In other wine regions worldwide, the grape might be blended with Sémillon Blanc, […]
Greek Women and Wine
Greek Women and Wine Ancient Greece – the land of philosophy, festivals, the Olympics, and wine. Where did women come into play? Did they have a role in society? Were they allowed to drink […]
The History of Wine and Venice
Winemaking is a complex, delicate craft. The success or failure of a wine depends mainly on the grapes, and the quality and flavor of the grapes depend on where they grow. While wild grapes […]
Wine at the Dutch Cape: Viticulture in Early Modern South Africa, c. 1650–1800
South Africa is one of the world’s leading wine producers today. Approximately a quarter of a million acres of land is under vine here in a country with an ideal mix of cool mountain […]
The Role of Wine in the French Revolution
The Role of Wine in the French Revolution The summer of 1789 saw the start of the French Revolution. It began with irate mobs in Paris searching for freedom and equality. And wouldn't end […]
Women’s Role in The American Wine Industry
Women’s Role in The American Wine Industry In 1974, Dr. Anne Noble joined the faculty of Enology and Viticulture at the University of California, Davis. Because she held a Ph.D. in Food Sciences he […]
