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 […]
History of Wine
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, evidence of […]
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 Russia 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 arrived at the developing town of Cordoba in what is now Northwestern Argentina. These men were […]
PERCEIVING THE TASTE of 300-YEAR-OLD WINE
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 of […]
