November 4
November 4, 1592 : On this day, Gerhard Van Honthorst was born. He was a Dutch painter from Utrecht who was a deep admirer of Italian art, traveling to Italy and learning from Caravaggio's […]
July 14
July 14, 1633: On this day, Dolcetto wine was discovered. It is a grape variety that may be found growing in Piedmont alongside Barbera and Nebbiolo, with minor plantings in other regions. The Dolcetto […]
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 […]
July 6
July 6, 1869: On this day, Agoston Haraszthy died. Agoston Haraszthy, known as "the founder of California winemaking," immigrated to Wisconsin from Hungary in 1840 before moving on to San Diego and then Sonoma […]
