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 […]
An Evaluation of Phylloxera’s Impact on Spain
An Evaluation of Phylloxera's Impact on Spain Phylloxera proved to be an ecological and financial disaster for Europe's winemaking industry, including Spain. However, its influence eventually led to the beginning of a new era […]
From Barrels of Wine to Bottled Vintages: The Emergence of the Modern Wine Industry
From Barrels of Wine to Bottled Vintages: The Emergence of the Modern Wine Industry in Early Modern Europe, c. 1600–1800 People have been drinking wine in many areas of the world for more than […]
The Month of November
November 1345: Pinot Noir was first mentioned in written records. It was recorded as being grown in Burgundy. In 1470, monks from France introduced the grape to the Rheingau area in Germany, where it […]
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 […]
March 11
March 11, 1744: The fine art auction company Sotheby's was established on this day. The company's wine subsidiary, Sotheby's Wine, specializes in wine auctions in different locations, including Hong Kong, New York, and London. […]
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 […]
The Month of January
January 1911: During this month, riots broke out in the towns of Damery and Hautvilliers as tensions approached a breaking point. Trucks carrying grapes from the Loire Valley were pushed into the Marne river […]
Bordeaux: The World’s Wine Capital
Bordeaux: The World's Wine Capital The French region of Bordeaux has a fascinating history of wine production. Consequently, it has been branded one of the world's wine capitals. Bordeaux wine history dates back […]
