The Beginning of Vineyards in Los Angeles
Los Angeles wine history dates back to the 18th century when missionaries from Mexico started a northward expedition to conquer new lands and convert natives. In May of 1769, under the command of Captain […]
The Origins of California Wine: Junipero Serra, the Apostle of California
The Origins of California Wine: Junipero Serra, the Apostle of California California is one of the world’s most acclaimed wine production regions. It makes up roughly 90% of the wine industry in the United States. […]
Thomas Jefferson Wine Bottles
Thomas Jefferson Wine Bottles Wine has often been seen as a sign of wealth, prestige, and excellent taste. People have been collecting wine since the time of Ancient Rome. Wine can last for long […]
The Rothschild Dynasty of Wine Production
It all began with an individual named Mayor Amschel Rothschild in the late 18th century. He was a merchant in the ghetto part of Frankfurt and had five sons. The sons' names were Nathaniel, […]
Birthdays in Wine History
Birthdays in Wine History 26 July 1638 – On this day, Dom Pierre Perignon was born. Perignon was a Benedictine monk credited with the discovery of sparkling win on 4 August 1639. Perignon was […]
The History of Winemaking in Southern Tuscany
Winemaking in Southern Tuscany Italy is home to some of the greatest wines and vineyards in the world. Interestingly, Italy’s wine-growing and winemaking are spread across the country, with no single region being credited […]
History of Wine
History of Wine We closely intertwined the history of wine spans thousands of years and with the history of agriculture, cuisine, civilization and humanity itself. Archaeological evidence suggests that the earliest wine production came […]
The Russian Czars and Madeira Wine
The Russian Czars and Madeira Wine The history of viticulture in Russia is older than we might first imagine for a landscape associated with cold winters. Nevertheless, historians believe that Russians started wine production […]
The Jesuits and Wine Production in the New World
The Jesuits and Wine Production in the New World In the summer of 1599, several zealous Roman Catholics, men who perceived themselves as religious warriors, arrived at the developing town of Cordoba in what […]
PERCEIVING THE TASTE of 300-YEAR-OLD WINE
PERCEIVING The Bremer Ratskeller The Bremer Ratskeller —the cellar of Bremen Town Hall—is the oldest wine cellar in Germany, constructed between 1405 and 1410. The Bremen Council has been serving as the governing body […]
