January 31
January 31, 2019: On this day, an agreement between Northern Ireland and the UK, and the US on Trade in Wine was signed in Washington. The understanding acknowledged the parties' intention to forge stronger […]
The Evolution of the Australian Wine Industry, c. 1870–1980
From Domestic Supplier to Global Brand: The Evolution of the Australian Wine Industry, c. 1870–1980 Australia is the world's sixth largest wine producer. Moreover, of the approximately 1.2 billion liters produced in the country […]
January 23
January 23, 1860: The Cobden-Chevalier Treaty was signed on this day. Before this date, European countries had embraced unilateral tariffs that significantly impacted inter-border trade, especially between Britain and France. Tariffs unilaterally imposed by […]
The Month of March
March 1224: The first-ever wine tasting competition was held. French King Philip Augustus initially organized the competition; because the king was the only wine critic who counted. The competition consisted of around seventy different […]
March 21
March 21, 1823: On this day, Jules Émile Planchon was born. He worked at the Royal Botanical Gardens in London for a while after earning his doctorate in science from the University of Montpellier […]
December 17
December 17, 1662: Christopher Merret submitted the recipe for making sparkling wine to the Royal Society in London on this day. The recipe involved adding sugars and molasses to dry ciders to induce second […]
January 12
January 12, 1831: On this day, Philip Speakman Webb was born. British architect and designer Philip Speakman Webb is frequently referred to as the "Father of Arts & Crafts Architecture." He exhibited a dedication […]
February 6
February 6, 1922: On this day, Henri Jayer was born. Jayer is an acclaimed winemaker who produced small-batch vintages in Burgundy, while innovating farming techniques and environmental approaches specific to the area. February 6, […]
