A Comprehensive Glossary of the Most Popular Grapes Wine has been around for centuries, and grape cultivation is thought to date back to 6000 BC. Different grape varieties have come and gone, but the […]
The History of Argentinian Malbec Malbec first made its way to Argentina in the 19th century. In 1962, the area of Malbec wine reached 58,577 cultivated hectares, representing 22.5% of the total vine in […]
Argentinian Wine History Argentina has an extensive and colorful history with wine, dating back to the days of European exploration in the 16th century. Over the centuries, Argentina's winemakers have developed their unique traditions, […]
Malbec: The Purple Grape Variety Argentina has a long history of winemaking dating all the way back to the 16th century. Argentina is one of the largest wine producers in the world with a rich […]
The Ancient French Variety: Carménère Carménère is an ancient red grape variety from France, specifically the region of Bordeaux. Grande Vidure is another name for it. Phylloxera, an insect pest of commercial grapevines, decimated […]
April 14 1789: On this day, Tiburcio Tapia was born. Tapia set up the first winery in California and the second oldest winery in the United States. Before venturing into the wine business, Tapia […]
November 5, 1869: Nicholas Longworth was born on this day. An American winemaker, he established the first successful commercial winery in Cincinnati, Ohio, by using Catawba grapes and classical champagne making techniques. His winery […]
October 7, 1840: On this day, the first woman winemaker, Hannah Elizabeth Rabbe Weinberger, was born in New Albany, Indiana. Hannah was married to John Weinberger, an immigrant from Weissenburg. He had arrived in […]
January 3, 1862: On this day, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento entered office as governor of San Juan province in north-western Argentina. Sarmiento was a writer, politician, and activist who forged a new paradigm for Argentinian […]
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