Wine and war. War has always had an impact on wine in the short-term as well as long-term changes in the industry. Read through out series of articles on wine and war and learn more how wine has been shaped by war over the years!
French Rationing of Wine in World War I As part of the daily rations for French servicemen at the beginning of World War I, servicemen were given one Camembert cheese and 25 centiliters of […]
Wine, Cognac and Football: The Christmas Truce of 1914 Wine and the Christmas Truce of 1914 A visitor to north-eastern France on Christmas Day 1914 would have walked through a bizarre landscape. All around […]
1945: The Historic Post-war Harvest The 1939 grape harvest seemed to be terrible for French wines, yet there was a risk of an invasion of France by Nazi Germany. After the annexation of Austria […]
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 […]
The Heart of Alsace, France, and the Wine Industry In the Alsace region, the practice of growing grapes and creating wine dates back to the Ancient Roman times. Its wines were among the most well-regarded […]
A Wine Lover's Guide to Understanding History Wine is a fascinating subject to study. From the grapes themselves to the barrels used to age wine in the cellar, there is so much history to […]
Who was Francis I? Anyone who's a fan of fine wine knows that some of the best vineyards in the world are located in France. But did you know that a French king actually […]
Wine History during Hundred Years' War The Hundred Years' War was a 116-years-long conflict between France and England from 1337 to 1453. It was primarily fought over the French throne's claim by English kings. […]
How the World War influenced Burgundy Wine Production Wines produced in the French region, Bourgogne ("Burgundy" in English) are among the top ranked wines in the global wine community due to their taste and […]
WAR AND WINE IN AMERICAN HISTORY "Not a Fan of Wine but a Soldier" - Harry Truman Before taking the presidential office of the United States, President Henry Truman served as an army captain […]
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