Category Archives: Wine History

With so much history in winemaking and the wine industry, there is plenty to research and learn!

Wine & Cocaine (A History Lesson)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jenna

The other day I had some guests over and I believe someone was sipping on a can of Coke. From there we discussed how vintage colas are trending again and from there went on to discuss the origin of Coca-Cola … Continue reading →

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Ancient Wine Preservation Technique

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Jenna

One segment of a recent test I conducted which focused on AFFORDABLE wine preservation methods. This particular method focused on the ancient methods where olive oil is poured on top of the wine, so that it floats on top and … Continue reading →

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Secret Champagne Treasure Discovered

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Jenna

    Secret Champagne Treasure Discovered. Recently, some deep sea treasure divers found what could be one of the greatest ocean discoveries to date. No, it’s not a Caribbean shipwreck, carrying an abundance of silver coins and gold nuggets, nor … Continue reading →

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The Cabernet Sauvignon varietal is a hybrid of Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc.

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jenna

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