Lynn Penner-Ash Often described as a "master blender" and "female wine pioneer" from the Willamette Valley, Lynn Penner-Ash and her husband blessed Oregon and the entire wine world with their famous Penner-Ash Wine Cellars […]
Who was Francis I and What was His Story? Francis I (September 12, 1494 - March 31, 1547) was the king of France from 1515 to 1547. As king, Francis kept France in the […]
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 […]
Fray Junípero Serra Miquel Josep Serra I Ferrer (Catalan), which translates into Miguel José Serra Ferrer in Castilian, was born in Petra (a village on Mallorca Island) off the Mediterranean coast of Spain. He […]
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, […]
Steven Spurrier's Impact on the Wine Industry The name "Steven Spurrier" will forever be remembered as the person who propelled California wines into the limelight and made them compete favourably with their French counterparts. […]
The Widow Clicquot: How One Woman Changed the Entire Champagne Industry She invented the “table de remuage” (riddling table) to clarify Champagne, which created a beautiful, clear wine in the glass. Clicquot also created the […]
The Secret of Wine Addiction Behind Van Gogh's Phenomenal Paintings Almost everyone has heard of the Dutch post-Impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh's art has become famous for its expressive and colorful nature, […]
David Lett and the Oregon Wine Industry The Pacific Northwest’s wine history would be incomplete without the mention of David Lett. In fact, David Lett and the Oregon wine industry is a tale in […]
Julia Child's Food and Wine Legacy Julia Child was an American cooking expert, author, and television persona. Her cooking show was first aired on February 11, 1963, and ran for ten years. Few individuals […]
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