May 28
May 28, 1870: On in this day in 1870 Cyrus Redding died in London at 85 years of age. Redding was one of the most accomplished journalists and travel writers of the nineteenth century. […]
The Month of May
May 1999-2000: Robert Mondavi started the Great Chefs of France program, bringing world-famous French chefs to his vineyard for cooking classes and demonstrations. Robert Mondavi and his old friend Julia Child played a crucial […]
May 14
May 14, 2000: On this day, Denis Dubourdieu from Bordeaux discovered various thiols as fragrance-defining chemicals in select white grape types and established that yeast was responsible for their release from their non-volatile grape-derived […]
May 7
May 7, 1785: On this day, Sauvignon Blanc was discovered in France, where it acquired prominence in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. May 7, 1945: Alfred Jodl, the head of the German military, presented […]
The History of Wine and Venice
The History of Wine and Venice Winemaking is a complex and delicate craft. The success or failure of a wine depends mainly on the grapes, and the quality and flavor of the grapes depend […]
The Beginning of Vineyards in Los Angeles
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 […]
May 20
May 20, 1453: This day marked the fall of Constantinople. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II's conquest of the Balkans and the fall of Constantinople in 1453 both constituted victories for him and led to […]
May 6
May 6, 1919: On this day, Several legislations were approved by the French government to build the foundation for the Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) system, which would firmly define winemaking regulations and geographic borders. […]
May 18
May 18, 1152: This day marks the union of Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Duchy of Aquitaine's heir, and Henry Plantagenet, who would later become king of England, was the next key development in the […]
May 8
May 8, 1962: On this day, Karen A. Page was born in Warren, Michigan. She is an author best known for her books on food and wine written collaboratively with her husband Andrew Dornenburg. […]
