November 6
November 6, 2001: On this day, Aythaya Rose was recognized in the international market, with its origin available in 375 ml and 750 ml. This wine was produced using grapes from 90 percent Shiraz […]
March 28
March 28, 1658: On this day, the first enslaved, privately owned workers arrived in Angola. Angola transitioned into a slave society and economy, as wine and wheat production were performed by enslaved laborers and […]
Wine Profile Series: Gewürztraminer
Wine Profile Series: Gewürztraminer Gewürztraminer is certainly a unique varietal. The white wine grape is known for its intense perfume, exotic bouquet, and rich extract. Wines made with Gewürztraminer can range from super sweet […]
Essential Things to Know About Walla Walla
Essential Things to Know About Walla Walla Walla Walla wine has garnered significant attention in recent years, and it's easy to see why. The vineyards are just north of the Columbia River in Washington […]
May 8
May 8, 1962: On this day, Karen A. Page was born in Warren, Michigan. She is an author best known for her books on food and wine written collaboratively with her husband Andrew Dornenburg. […]
April 4
April 4, 1925: On this day, George Remus was nicknamed the "King of the Bootleggers" in Chicago. George Remus, born in Germany but reared in Chicago, would establish himself as a prominent defense attorney […]
July 1
July 1, 1816: On this day, Emperor Franz I of Austria handed over ownership of Schloss Johannisberg to his Foreign Minister Prince von Metternich. Schloss Johannisberg is one of the oldest wineries in Germany, […]
