May 28
May 28, 1870: On in this day in 1870 Cyrus Redding died in London at 85 years of age. Redding was one of the most accomplished journalists and travel writers of the nineteenth century. […]
The Month of June
June 276: In this month, Marcus Aurelius Probus became Roman Emperor. Marcus Aurelius Probus used his army to cultivate new vineyards in the Pannonian region and overturned Emperor Domitian's earlier restriction on winemaking north […]
The Month of May
May 1999-2000: Robert Mondavi started the Great Chefs of France program, bringing world-famous French chefs to his vineyard for cooking classes and demonstrations. Robert Mondavi and his old friend Julia Child played a crucial […]
February 20
February 20, 1673: On this day, the first recorded wine auction was held in Garraway's Coffee House, Change Alley, in London, England. The building was famous in the 17th century for trading commodities and […]
February 6
February 6, 1922: On this day, Henri Jayer was born. Jayer is an acclaimed winemaker who produced small-batch vintages in Burgundy, while innovating farming techniques and environmental approaches specific to the area. February 6, […]
