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 Ever since wine was first discovered, people began ritualizing its production and consumption. For many, wine is to be savored with dinner. We […]
By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Board • ✓ Researched, fact-checked, and cross-referenced against primary and scholarly sources. Sangria is the world's most famous wine punch — a jug of red wine […]
By the This Day in Wine History Editorial Board • ✓ Researched, fact-checked, and cross-referenced against primary and scholarly sources. Spanish wine is the product of the largest vineyard on earth and one of […]
January 21, 1527: 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 170 people traveled […]
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 […]
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, 1714: The War of the Spanish Succession between France and the Holy Roman Empire (Austria) ended after over a decade. France could not export products to Britain during the war. Since France […]
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 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 […]
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