The terraced vineyards of Lavaux above Lake Geneva — the wine country around Calvin’s Geneva. Via Wikimedia Commons.By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Team✓ Researched, fact-checked & verifiedAugust 20267 min readWe use […]
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? Anyone who's a fan of fine wine knows that some of the best vineyards in the world are located in France. But did you know that a French king actually […]
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 area of Frankfurt and had five […]
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. Thanks to his innovativeness and willingness to explore, Spurrier […]
The Widow Clicquot: How One Woman Changed the Entire Champagne Industry Madame Clicquot invented the “table de remuage” (riddling table) to clarify Champagne, which created a beautiful, clear wine in the glass. She also created […]
The Secret of Wine Addiction: Behind Van Gogh's Phenomenal Paintings You may have heard of the Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. His art is famous for its expressive and colourful nature, often featuring […]
David Lett and the Oregon Wine Industry Oregon's wine history would be incomplete without the mention of David Lett. He is considered to be one of the founders of the Oregon wine industry, and […]
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 […]
The Rutherford district of Napa — whose “dust,” André Tchelistcheff said, was the secret of great Cabernet. Via Wikimedia Commons.By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Team✓ Researched, fact-checked & verifiedAugust 20267 min […]
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