August 1248: During this time, Château de Goulaine began its wine journey as the de Goulaine family produced wines for their personal consumption. Eventually they turned commercial and became France's oldest continuously operational winery, […]
The King of New Zealand Wine Industry: Sauvignon Blanc You can’t talk about New Zealand wine without mentioning Sauvignon Blanc grapes. In other wine regions worldwide, the grape might be blended with Sémillon Blanc, […]
December 13, 1545: On this day, the Council of Trent was opened. The concerns at stake were addressed forcefully by the Council of Trent, which also established the official Roman Catholic response to the […]
March 1224: The first-ever wine tasting competition was held. French King Philip Augustus initially organized the competition; because the king was the only wine critic who counted. The competition consisted of around seventy different […]
February 1874: During this time, Don Francisco de Rojas y Salamanca, a brilliant Chilean businessman, built a vineyard in the Maipo Valley at the foot of the Andes Mountains using superb vines imported from […]
New Zealand: Where Wine Blooms In 1819, when the United States encountered the worst financial crisis, referred to as the Panic of 1819, Samuel Marsden, an Anglican missionary, was busy planting grapevines at the […]
History of Waiheke Island Waiheke Island ranks second on the list of the largest islands in New Zealand's Gulf of Hauraki, second to the Great Barrier Island. In addition to its stunning, scenic coastline […]
9th September Every Year: International Box Wine Day. The day is celebrated to enhance sustainable packaging in winemaking. September 9, 1493: On this day, the Battle of Krbava Field started between the Ottoman Empire […]
Here's everything that you must understand about Central Otago: Central Otago, since the early 20th century, has captivated globetrotters with its splendid mountain ranges and fertile farmlands, offering an ideal balance of adventure and […]
August 17, 1784: In Austria, an imperial order issued by Josef II (the "Josephinische Zirkularverordnung") permitted all wineries to sell home-grown food alongside their wine all year. This gave rise to the particular Austrian […]
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