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 […]
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 […]
Baron Philippe de Rothschild (1902-88) was a world-class business tycoon who made a fortune in artwork labels and Bordeaux wines. He is known for his pioneering work modernizing his vineyards and introducing wines in […]
Exploring the history of immigrant winemakers You may be surprised to know who makes your wine. America has a history of wine dating back to 18th-century immigration. California became central for wine production for […]
January 8, 1984: On this day, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon officially gained American Viticultural Area (AVA) status. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel produced in the Howell Mountain region are among the most lauded in […]
March 31, 1992: On this day, a new hybrid wine yeast strain was developed and commercialized. In the wake of this discovery, Anchor Yeast became the first business and wine yeast brand anywhere globally […]
Wine Tourism in the United States People travel around the world for different reasons. Some travel to different parts of the world to explore new cultures, learn new languages, admire unique locations, and some […]
Justin Meyer and Silver Oak Cellars Justin Meyer was a winemaker and enologist from the United States. In 1972, he co-founded Silver Oak Cellars, a successful winery centered in the Napa Valley and Alexander […]
How Robert Mondavi Changed American Wine Europe has a long history of wine-making and marketing. Therefore, when most people think of fine quality wines in any part of the world, the wineries of Europe […]
The Napa Valley Wine History Napa Valley is probably the most famous wine-growing region in the United States. The region is widely celebrated in the contemporary global wine industry. The biggest event in Napa's […]
Image Source: Wineeconomist INTRODUCTION Native Americans, Europeans, and Asians make up a large portion of the population of the cosmopolitan Napa Valley. Winters were spent by gold miners in this mild climate, […]