The Effects of British Tariffs on the French Wine Industry (1700-1860) France's world dominance in the wine industry goes back to the 15th century. Wine production and exports had long been a significant source […]
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 […]
The Origins of California Wine 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. And if California were its […]
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 […]
It all began with an individual named Mayor Amschel Rothschild in the late 18th century. He was a merchant in the ghetto area of Frankfurt and had five sons. The sons' names were Nathaniel, […]
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 […]
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 The history of wine goes back millenniums and is closely aligned with the history of agriculture, cuisine, civilization and humanity. While experts aren't totally sure when wine production began, but evidence […]
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 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 […]
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