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Winemaking is an art that has existed for years and years. You might know about various types of wines but how much do you know about the history and evolution of winemaking. What is the history of winemaking? We may think to ourselves that the Ancient Greeks and Romans were the founders of wine, or …
The Story Of Robert Mondavi The Mondavi family has been involved in the winemaking industry since the 1920s. A prominent member of the family, Cesare Mondavi, immigrated to America in 1906, and his son Robert Mondavi was born in 1913. In 1936, Cesare Mondavi purchased the Sunny St. Helena winery in Napa Valley, California, which was already …
Mosel: The Coldest Wine Region In The World Mosel is one of the world’s steepest, coldest, and northernmost wine-producing regions. The region encompasses the valleys of rivers Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer in Germany, starting from Mosel’s mouth at Koblenz upstream to the neighborhood of Trier in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The steep slopes …
The Oldest Wine Bottle In The World The Speyer Bottle, also known as the Römerwein aus Speyer, is the oldest wine bottle in history, dating back sometime between 325 A.D and 350 A.D. It gets its name due to where it was discovered; from the tomb of a Roman noble in the modern-day region of …
Willamette Valley History Much has been written about the history of the Willamette Valley. In this article, we’ll explore the area’s founding and discuss a few key early historical events that have shaped the Valley’s wine industry. We’ll also delve into some of the region’s oldest vineyards and wineries. So, join us as we journey …
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Master Sommeliers and the Worshipful Company of Vintners In 1363, the legacy of Master Sommeliers began with the formation of the Worshipful Company of Vintners, which was one of the Great 12 Livery Companies of London. All these companies functioned under the Royal Charter, which was responsible for regulating and looking after certain trade aspects. …
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THE ROBERT M. PARKER WINE RATING SYSTEM (100 POINTS) Robert McDowell Parker Jr. is a retired American wine reviewer who was born on July 23, 1947. He created the Robert M. Parker 100 point wine rating system. This wine rating tool along with his newsletter, “The Wine Advocate” have had a significant impact on the …
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Stolen World War II Wine In May 1940, during World War II, German troops invaded France and began looting all the valuables they could lay their hands on. Some items illegally carted away included gold, art, and some of France’s most prestigious wines. The Germans relished fine wine, and most of the Nazi elite, including …
Religious Figures And Wine Did you know that both religious figures and wine played an important role in the establishment of early civilizations? Find out about the history behind these two things that are so closely connected on this list of interesting facts about religious figures and wine! Different Religions And Their Approach To Alcohol …
WINE, GOUT, AND KING HENRY VIII Gout is a complex form of arthritis that is common and can affect anyone. When one’s body has excess uric acid, sharp crystals can form in the big toe or other joints, causing episodes of swelling. It may cause sudden, intense bouts of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in …
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