January 8
January 8, 1984: On this day, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon officially gained American Viticultural Area (AVA) status. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel produced in the Howell Mountain region are among the most lauded in […]
The Month of January
January 1920: Beginning in this month, due to the onset of Prohibition, imports of commercial booze created in other countries entered the United States via Mexican and Canadian border crossings and the seacoasts. In […]
April 23
April 23, 1809: American horticulturist Henderson William Luelling was born on this day. He was the first to plant grapes in Oregon in 1847. April 23, 1938: Vasiliy Tairov died at the age of […]
The Ancient French Variety: Carménère
The Ancient French Variety: Carménère Carménère is an ancient red grape variety from France, specifically the region of Bordeaux. Grande Vidure is another name for it. Phylloxera, an insect pest of commercial grapevines, decimated […]
Wine Guide: Tempranillo
Wine Guide: Tempranillo No other grape variety is as synonymous with Spanish red wine as Tempranillo. It is the undisputed number one grape variety in Spain. Whether it's the top appellation Rioja, the outstanding […]
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 and made them compete favourably with their French counterparts. […]
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most planted wine grape. It produces inky, concentrated, and robust wines in almost every wine-producing country, and the finest Cabernets can age! Here’s all you need to […]
Wine-ranking system of Bordeaux & Burgundy and their Exclusivity
Wine-ranking system of Bordeaux & Burgundy and their Exclusivity France has always enjoyed the spotlight and center stage in the winemaking industry. French wines are unique in their flavor profile, texture, body, and aroma. […]
The Judgment of Paris and its Revolutionary Implications in the Winemaking Industry
On May 24, 1976, Paris played host to the renowned Paris Wine Tasting, popularly referred to as The Judgment of Paris. The event was planned by Patricia Gallagher, a colleague of the British wine […]
April 19
April 19, 1970: On this day, Luis Miguel was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He is a best-selling Latin American musical artist, and was the youngest male artist in history to receive a […]
