Who Are The Gods of Wine?
In Greek Mythology Dionysus was the god of the grape harvest,…
Bordeaux to Allow Seven New Grape Varieties
Blame it on Climate Change
Following last week's heatwave in…
Following last week's heatwave in…
Ancient Grape DNA & The History of Wine
In the past I've reported that grape growing and winemaking goes…
Why Did the Frenchman Cross the Atlantic in a Wine Barrel?
To get to the other coast? He'd be the first to do so? Madness?…
Century-Old Wine and Champagne Discovered in Shipwreck Off British Coast
Just off the southwest coast of Britain, 100 meters below…
Drinking with Your Dog is Not Drinking Alone
I saw a post recently that said “If I’m by myself enjoying…
The First Vineyards in Early America
In early America the indigenous grapes on the east coast didn’t…
The History of Madeira Wine in the U.S.
Madeira Wine, which hails from a Portuguese island off the African…
America’s First Designated Wine Region
If you listen to my radio show or podcasts you’ve heard me…
The Origin of the Name “Merlot”
Most of the world’s well-known wine varietals derive their…
The Race to Take the Eagle’s Nest and Drink Hitler’s Wine
Compliments to VinePair.com for the following story.
As WWII…
As WWII…
Wineskins – The First Bota Bag Flask
In the ancient world wine was carried in what were known as wineskins.…
Vintage and Non-Vintage Wine
What is a vintage wine? It's the wine made out of the single…
Who Really Put The Fizz in Sparkling Wine?
For centuries the French monk Dom Perignon was thought to have…
Even King Tut Enjoyed Wine
Did you know that King Tut’s journey into the afterlife included…
The World’s Oldest Bottle of Wine and Where it was Found
The world’s oldest wine bottle is believed to date back to…