Wine History Fact vs. Fiction
1. Fiction: The Greeks invented wine Facts: Since there is no way to go back in time and unearth the Greek myth that Dionysus, the son of Zeus and his mistress Semele, living on […]
California’s Oppressive Wine History
California’s Oppressive Wine History California is one of the states that produce the most wine in America. When speaking of wine, most people think of Napa Valley and Sonoma. However, California’s history is more […]
The Emergence of Phylloxera in Napa Valley
The Emergence of Phylloxera in Napa Valley Introduction: The History of Napa Valley and Phylloxera Even though there is historical evidence that a large number of wild grapes were native to Napa Valley, the […]
The Mondavi Winemaking Family
The Mondavi Winemaking Family The well-known Italian Mondavi family is not new to winemaking — from Cesar Mondavi to the late Robert and Peter Mondavi, Tim Mondavi is another name to reckon with in […]
A Tale of Winemaking Success of Robert Mondavi
A Tale of Winemaking Success of Robert Mondavi The Mondavi family has been involved in the winemaking business since the 1920s. A prominent member of this family, Cesare Mondavi, immigrated to America in 1906, […]
August 15
August 15, 1914: On this day, an initiative to prohibit alcohol sales in the state of California was on the ballot for the state election. The legislation targeted the distribution of alcoholic beverages and […]
Gustave Niebaum: Sea Captain and Winemaker
Gustave Niebaum: Sea Captain and Winemaker Wine trade has been a part of European civilization for millenniums. Winemaking is an involved process that requires land, time, and extensive market knowledge. Occasionally, other members of […]
The Month of July
July 1478 to May 1576: In this period, a group of Catholic monks is credited with having started the production of wine making. These monks eventually cut their links with the church, which resulted […]
The Month of September
September 129 AD: In this month, a practitioner named Galen was born. He was known for using wine, which has antiseptic properties, to heal the wounds of gladiators who were hurt in battle. September […]
A Brief History of Opus One Winery
A Brief History of Opus One Winery Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-88) was a world-class business tycoon who made a fortune in artwork labels and Bordeaux wine. He is known for his pioneering work […]