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 […]
Phylloxera in the Napa Valley in the 1990s Phylloxera is a tiny bug endemic in the eastern part of the United States. Nevertheless, native American vines are resistant to this disease. During the 1880s, […]
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 […]
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 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, 1913: On this day, Robert Mondavi was born. After leaving his role in his family’s business at Charles Krug Winery, he founded his own winery in Napa Valley. The wines he produced […]
May 16, 2008: On this day, the winemaker Robert Mondavi passed away. During his lifetime, he contributed to the wine development of the Napa Valley and its reputation as one of the best wine […]
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 […]
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