Paso Robles: The Wine County
Paso Robles: The Wine County Paso Robles has been a well known California wine region since the wine industry started booming in the late 1970s. It is home to more than 200 wineries and […]
The Origins of 5 Different Wine Traditions from around the World
The Origins of 5 Different Wine Traditions from around the World Ever since wine was first discovered, people began ritualizing its production and consumption. For many, wine is to be savored with dinner. We […]
January 21
January 21, 1527: On this day, Juan de Grijalva died. Grijalva was among the first to discover the Mexican coast in 1518. Pedro Mártir claimed there were 300 people present, although Hernán Cortés claimed […]
History of Argentine Wine in Colonial Times
History of Argentine Wine in Colonial Times South America is part of the new world of wine, and its history goes back over 450 years. Although there were already varieties of Vitis on the […]
June 7
June 7, 1494: On in this day in 1494 the Treaty of Tordesillas was signed in the Spanish town of Tordesillas. The treaty was essentially an agreement between Portugal and Spain to divide the […]
The Month of May
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 […]
September 7
September 7, 1714: The War of Spanish Succession between Spain and Austria ended on this day after over a decade. France could not export products to Britain during the war. Since France was a […]
The Month of October
October 1347: In this month, the Black Death arrived in Europe. When 12 Black Sea ships berthed at the Messina port in Sicily, the disease sailed into Europe. The vast majority of the crew […]
Cava Sparkling Wine: Champagne Rival
Cava Sparkling Wine: Champagne Rival Champagne is produced only in Champagne, France. It follows a specific regulated process. For many years, Champagne has played a unique role in many activities. It has been associated […]
The Complete Guide to Tempranillo Wine
The Complete Guide to Tempranillo Wine No other grape variety is as synonymous with Spanish red wine as Tempranillo. It is the top grape variety in the country and the leading grape variety of […]
