Centuries after Christ’s first miracle, Saint Vincent became the protector of vineyards and the patron saint of winemakers. His legend…
Review of Du Beur Dans Le Pin 2021 by Karim Vionnet from Beaujolais, France. A natural Gamay with bright fruit…
After her husband’s death, a 27-year-old widow changed Champagne forever. Barbe-Nicole Clicquot invented riddling, defied war blockades, and turned her…
A microscopic pest nearly wiped out Europe’s vineyards — until American roots saved the day. 🐛 #worthitwines #phylloxera #winehistory #vineyard…
Shipwrecks, storms, and lost barrels gave Bordeaux a haunted reputation that lingers to this day. 🌧️ #worthitwines #bordeaux #frenchwine #winestory…
It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a…
From funerals to fireworks, Champagne’s rise from chaos to celebration changed the way the world toasts. 🥂 #worthitwines #champagne #celebration…
A forgotten French grape found new life in the Andes and became Argentina’s national treasure. 🇦🇷 #worthitwines #malbec #argentinawine #winehistory…
Masked thieves raided cellars and stole bottles worth millions. The real-life wine robbery that shocked France. 💎 #worthitwines #bordeaux #wineheist…
French winemakers bricked up tunnels and hid vintage bottles from Nazi looters. These are the wines that survived the war.…