The Economics of Wine in Missionary Expansion during the Age of Exploration As a result of the printing press and a greater desire to explore the world beyond Europe's borders, wood became a crucial […]
Why Champagne is Connected to Wealth? Champagne has long been associated with luxury.[1] The fizzy drink has been seen as a go-to drink for celebrations; it has become the most popular drink by the […]
Champagne and Popular Culture Champagne has become woven into the very fabric of popular culture through its association with luxury and exclusivity. Champagne, of course, is a staple at special occasions, such as graduations […]
The History of Riddling Methods Introduction: The Art of Riddling Despite its amusing name, riddling is a time-consuming and intricate task in the production of sparkling wine and Champagne. The process was invented by […]
August 1248: During this time, Château de Goulaine began its wine journey as the de Goulaine family produced wines for their personal consumption. Eventually they turned commercial and became France's oldest continuously operational winery, […]
4th September 1995: On this day, the grapes of Primo Estate Cabernet-Merlot Joseph Moda from Champagne, France, were harvested, making it the Vintage Year for this Wine. For more dates in wine history, click […]
September 3, 1758: On this day King Joseph I of Portugal barely survived an assassination attempt outside Lisbon when three men intercepted his unmarked carriage outside the Portuguese capital. In the weeks that followed […]
September 129 AD: In this month, a practitioner named Galen was born. He was known for using wine, which has antiseptic properties, to heal the wounds of gladiators who were hurt in battle. September […]
April 1100: Schloss Johannisberg, Germany, was established during this time. In 1720, when the whole estate was planted with a Riesling type of grapes, Schloss Johannisberg made history by becoming the world's first closed […]
October 1347: In this month, the Black Death arrived in Europe. When 12 Black Sea ships berthed at the Messina port in Sicily, the disease sailed into Europe. The vast majority of the crew […]
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