Angelo Gaja, The King of Barbaresco
Angelo Gaja, The King of Barbaresco Angelo Gaja is one of the leading names in Italian wines, and his history is related to Piedmont, considered by many the region responsible for the best Italian […]
John Calvin on Wine
John Calvin on Wine John Calvin was born in Noyon, France in 1509 and studied law and theology at the University of Paris. He became interested in the ideas of the Protestant Reformation, which […]
Lynn Penner-Ash
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 […]
A Quick History of Francis I, the King of France Known for His Love of Fine Wine
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 Origins of California Wine
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 Dates in Wine History
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 […]
The Rothschild Dynasty of Wine Production
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
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 Madame Clicquot: How One Woman Changed the Entire Champagne Industry
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
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, […]
