The landmark arch of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville — the first major Napa winery founded after Prohibition. Via Wikimedia Commons.By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Team✓ Researched, fact-checked & verifiedAugust […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the arrival of the first European immigrates. California became […]
The mission-style arch of the Robert Mondavi Winery in Oakville, opened in 1966 — the first major Napa winery built after Prohibition. Via Wikimedia Commons.By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Team✓ Researched, […]
The History of Oak Barrels Have you ever thought about why wine is stored in barrels? The image of an oak barrel has become synonymous with wine. Witnessing a barrel image evokes nostalgic feelings […]
June 18, 860: A Rus' fleet sailed into the Bosporus and began pillaging the suburbs of Constantinople, the first Rus' attack on the Byzantine capital. June 18, 1913: Robert Mondavi was born. After leaving […]
May 16, 2005: The U.S. Supreme Court decided Granholm v. Heald, striking down state laws that let in-state wineries ship directly to consumers while barring out-of-state wineries. May 16, 2008: The winemaker Robert Mondavi […]
September 15, 1505: Queen Mary of Hungary was born. Her role in Australian wine history is seen when, in 1524, she granted winegrowers from the town of Rust the freedom to brand their casks […]
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