The Repeal of Prohibition— This Week 88 Years Ago
This week in 1933 on the 5th of December the 21st Amendment was ratified formally… Continue reading
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To Wine, or Not to Wine—That is the Question
While it’s tempting to assume that, when it comes to wine, the French invented almost… Continue reading
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A Remarkable Ascent
Curiously, some of the world’s most powerful organizations start out the most humbly. In the… Continue reading
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Tempranillo: The Quick Inside Scoop
Next Thursday is International Tempranillo Day. Ahead of that excuse for drinking a great Rioja,… Continue reading
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Trick-or-Treating
A blend of religious and superstitious beliefs, the traditions of Halloween have evolved over several… Continue reading
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Champagne Charlie
In honor of International Champagne Day, here’s a story about one of the men who… Continue reading
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White Truffles: Piedmont’s Other Treasure
It’s October— and that means it’s time for white truffles. Just imagining autumn in the… Continue reading
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The Incredible Crayères
In order to have enough stone to construct the city of Reims in what… Continue reading
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What is Kosher Wine?
With the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur both in September, we thought… Continue reading
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Summer Iced Tea
How’s this for summertime trivia? The first iced tea was more like a cocktail and… Continue reading
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The Name Shiraz
The Second Annual International Shiraz Day was yesterday. Herewith, some information on the name shiraz.… Continue reading
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The First Big Bar Tab
America’s early presidents were all avid wine drinkers—starting with the first president himself, George Washington.… Continue reading
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