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Judgment of Paris

A Wine Lover’s Guide to Understanding History

A Wine Lover's Guide to Understanding History Wine is a fascinating subject to study. From the grapes themselves to the barrels used to age wine in the cellar, there is so much history to […]

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. Thanks to his innovativeness and willingness to explore, Spurrier […]

The Judgment of Paris and its Revolutionary Implications in the Winemaking Industry

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 […]

June 15

June 15, 1873: On this day, John Reynell died. An immigrant from England named John Reynell established himself in South Australia as a wheat farmer, sheep and cattle breeder, vigneron, and winemaker. Reynell was […]

September 26

September 26, 1843: On this day, Thomas Volney Munson was born in Astoria, Illinois. Munson was an American horticulturist who spent most of his life documenting native American grapes. His work had a significant […]

November 21

November 21, 1799: John Dufour's "First Vineyard" is approved by the local government in Kentucky, making his vineyard the first commercial winery in the United States. Dufour founded the Kentucky Vineyard Society with citizens […]

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