Features on the people, places, customs and ideas around wine, exploring how history, food, travel and changing tastes shape the way wine is made and enjoyed.
In the 1860s, France’s wine was turning to vinegar, and the economy was collapsing. Enter Louis Pasteur. This is the true story of how a chemist with a microscope discovered the secrets of fermentation, defeated the “diseases of wine,” and changed the alcohol industry forever.
In the 19th century, a microscopic invader brought the French wine industry to its knees. This is the definitive story of the Great Wine Blight, the science that solved it, and why every bottle you drink today is a survivor.
The Roman Empire didn’t just conquer land; they planted it. Explore how Roman soldiers and engineers created the wine regions we love today, from France to Britain.
Wine is more than a drink; it’s a history lesson. From the wild rituals of Dionysus to the intellectual debates of the Symposium, discover how Ancient Greece created the blueprint for modern wine culture.
Before Rome or Greece, there was Georgia. Explore the 8,000-year history of the “Cradle of Wine,” the science of the Qvevri, and the unique culture of the Georgian feast.
