The Month of July
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
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
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
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
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 […]
The Month of September
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
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 […]
The Month of April
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 […]
The Role of Wine in the French Revolution
The Role of Wine in the French Revolution The summer of 1789 saw the start of the French Revolution. It began with irate mobs storming the Bastille in Paris. And wouldn't end until Napoleon's […]
A History of Food and Wine in Provence
A History of Food and Wine in Provence The Provence region predates the country of France and has maintained a cultural identity that has lasted to the present day. Ligures have lived in Provence […]
