The wine industry might have it’s Goliaths, but this one is all about the Davids that make the story more fun.
Tag: history
The Day That Changed Wine Forever
When and why did people everywhere suddenly start appreciating the underdogs of wine, all over the world?
Possibly one of the most fascinating, mind-boggling stories to come out of wine.
The Martini – From Stirred to Shaken, and Everything in Between
No one ever got famous by avoiding controversy, and this iconic cocktail is no exception. Also say hello to our first professional guest writer, Mr. Pratik Katre, as he tells us the difference between a Martini, and a Marti-hell-no.
Champagne, the King of Wine – Dom Perignon
This week, a brief history of Champagne, and the invaluable contribution by Dom Pierre Perignon, the father of Champagne as we know it today.
Wine 101 – Exploring the When
From it’s original conception and distribution around the world in 6,000 B.C., to its threat of complete extinction from a mysterious foe in the late 19th Century, wine has come a long, long way.
Drunk For a Penny 