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…
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…
Where Wine Goes to Die
I came across this fascinating story from John Capone via Quartz…
Earliest Winemaking Anywhere in the World
The University of Toronto and the Georgian National Museum have…
Coca-Cola is related to wine?
Yes, the world's favorite cola owes its existence to wine. In…
The First Successful American Winery
Where was the first successful American winery located? The answer…
6,000 year-old wine vessels discovered in Sicily
Since a 2010 discovery of a winery in Armenia near the village…
What does Pinot Noir mean?
In celebration of the upcoming National Pinot Noir Day, on August…
What are those Crystals on your Wine Cork?
Have you come across crystals on your wine bottle or cork? …