The Mondavi Winemaking Family
The Mondavi Winemaking Family The well-known Italian Mondavi family is not new to winemaking — from Cesar Mondavi to the late Robert and Peter Mondavi, Tim Mondavi is another name to reckon with in […]
The History of Riddling Methods
The History of Riddling Methods The Art of Riddling Despite its amusing name, riddling is a time-consuming and intricate task in the production of sparkling wine and Champagne. The process was invented by a […]
The Dark Story behind Italy’s Elite Wines
The Dark Story behind Italy's Elite Wines Due to its world-class viticulture and historic winemaking tradition, Italy is considered a renowned country in the international wine market. With twenty winemaking regions and over four […]
A Tale of Winemaking Success of Robert Mondavi
A Tale of Winemaking Success of Robert Mondavi The Mondavi family has been involved in the winemaking business since the 1920s. A prominent member of this family, Cesare Mondavi, immigrated to America in 1906, […]
Major Milestones during the Wine Prohibition Period
Major Milestones during the Wine Prohibition Period January 3, 1920: On this day, the Federal state recognized the medical values of Wine, and the United States legalized the therapeutic consumption of Wine. Many doctors […]
Prohibition Across the United States
Prohibition Across the United States December 5th is a date that brings joy and light to people's faces in the bar and wine community. The date commemorates the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, which […]
How ‘Mission Grape’ Started New World Wine
How 'Mission Grape' Started New World Wine 'Mission Grape,' it appears, has never been massively popular with wine critics. One study of the history of viticulture in the United States before Prohibition in 1919 […]
Algerian Wine Era, its Global Impact, and Wine History (Part II)
Algerian Wine Era, its Global Impact, and Wine History (Part II) It is hard to imagine in the 21st-century global wine economy that Algeria had been the most prominent global wine exporter, but this […]
Mexican Wine, History, and Tradition
Mexican Wine, History, and Tradition Mexico might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about wine, but the country has centuries of vinous traditions. Mexico is the 35th largest wine-producing […]
A Brief History of Opus One Winery
A Brief History of Opus One Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-88) was a world-class business tycoon who made a fortune in artwork labels and Bordeaux wines. He is known for his pioneering work […]
