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 […]
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 […]
January 1911: During this month, riots broke out in the towns of Damery and Hautvilliers as tensions approached a breaking point. Trucks carrying grapes from the Loire Valley were pushed into the Marne river […]
INTRODUCTION Although there are numerous reasons to enjoy Sonoma Valley, wine is unquestionably the main draw. And with good reason: Sonoma Valley produces some of the most esteemed wines in North America, and the […]
The Emeritus Vineyards There are many famous vineyards in the Napa and Sonoma regions of California. A recent newcomer with a sterling reputation is The Emeritus Vineyards in Sonoma. Sonoma County has many types […]
Napa Valley Wine History When people think of wine from the United States, most picture Napa Valley, California. The region is widely celebrated in the contemporary global wine industry. The Judgment of Paris in […]
February 28, 1877: On this day, André Simon was born in France. He was a wine trader, gourmand, and prolific wine writer who produced works exploring the history of the wine trade between French […]
February 12, 1809: On this day, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln was the 16th United States president. He was the first president to purchase and be served Californian wine. His influence contributed […]
February 3, 1857: On this day in history, the Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma was the first commercial winery to start doing business in California. February 3, 1980: On this day, the United States […]
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