Wine and Spring In History
Wine and Spring In History Wine has been a beloved beverage for thousands of years, enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds around the world. Similarly, Spring has long been associated with new […]
City of Wine: A History of the Bordeaux Wine Trade
City of Wine: A History of the Bordeaux Wine Trade Bordeaux. Mention the name and it conjures up images of fine French wines, a port city dominated by the wine trade, and tens of […]
From Ireland to France: The Wine Geese and the Eighteenth-Century Wine Industry
From Ireland to France: The Wine Geese and the Eighteenth-Century Wine Industry Nobody doubts the significance of the eighteenth century in the development of the French wine trade. This was when the modern industry […]
The Story Of Michel Rolland
The Story Of Michel Rolland World famous winemaker and wine consultant Michel Rolland was born in the illustrious French wine region, Bordeaux, at Châteu Le Bon Pasteur in Pomerol on December 24, 1947. Michel […]
The Burgeoning White Wines of the Médoc, Bordeaux
The Burgeoning White Wines of the Médoc, Bordeaux Only 10% of Bordeaux's entire production is white wine; of that, only 2% are sweet. Bordeaux is well-known for its red wines. White wine accounted for […]
Prince des Vignes: Nicolas-Alexandre, marquis de Ségur
Prince des Vignes: Nicolas-Alexandre, marquis de Ségur Incredibly, more than five of the most famous Bordeaux chateaus or crus were owned by Nicolas-Alexandre, marquis de Ségur. At one point in history, though ephemeral, he […]
The Versatility of Cabernet Franc
The Versatility of Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc, a red grape variety, is often referred to as Cabernet Sauvignon's "little brother" in the wine world. However, the name is a misrepresentation because Cabernet Franc, an […]
1945: The Historic Post-war Harvest
1945: The Historic Post-war Harvest The 1939 grape harvest seemed to be terrible for French wines, yet there was a risk of an invasion of France by Nazi Germany. After the annexation of Austria […]
The Wine Terminologies of Various Regions
The Wine Terminologies of Various Regions You can easily get confused by the various Wine Terminologies. In 2020, global wine consumption will hit 234 million hectoliters. To help you understand the meaning and value […]
The Life of Baron Philippe de Rothschild
The Life of Baron Philippe de Rothschild Baron Philippe de Rothschild was a man of many fascinating colors. His ability to strike a balance in every facet of his life eludes researchers. Born George […]
