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 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 […]
July 1478 to May 1576: In this period, a group of Catholic monks is credited with having started the production of wine making. These monks eventually cut their links with the church, which resulted […]
June 16, 1822: On this day, Charles Camille Heidsieck was born. Charles Heidsieck was a French Champagne businessman who created a company in 1851. He popularized Champagne in the U.S. to the point where […]
May 7, 1785: On this day, Sauvignon Blanc was discovered in France, where it acquired prominence in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. May 7, 1945: Alfred Jodl, the head of the German military, presented […]
September 7, 1714: The War of Spanish Succession between Spain and Austria ended on this day after over a decade. France could not export products to Britain during the war. Since France was a […]
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 […]
HISTORY OF AFRICAN WINES UNDER BRITISH AND FRENCH COLONIALISM When it comes to wine-producing continents, Africa is often relegated to the bottom of the list, if not completely forgotten. Though most African countries are […]
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 […]
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