The wine quiz has twelve true-false questions. See how much you know about wine. (The answers to the wine quiz are at the bottom of the page.) Wine Quiz 1. Red grapes can make white wine. True or False? 2. Wines get darker as they age. True or False? 3. Poor soil tends to produce …
The beginnings of wine extend back many thousands of years before recorded history. It was easily made. Indeed, it occurs naturally and was discovered rather than invented. This is Part of a Series Beginnings of Wine Wine in Early Christianity Renaissance Wine Developments Wine in the 18th Century 19th Century …
Beginnings People have used wine since long before recorded history. Much about the earliest history of wine is hidden in the darkness of time. But archaeology and analytic chemistry have shed light on some of the origins of wine. This is Part of a Series Beginnings of Wine Wine in Early Christianity Renaissance …
Wine in the 20th century and beyond underwent many changes. Therefore, the century is divided into three sections. 1900-1940s. 1940s-1980s. 1980s-2000. This is Part of a Series Beginnings of Wine Wine in Early Christianity Renaissance Wine Developments Wine in the 18th Century 19th Century Wine Developments Wine in the 20th …
History of Wine During the 18th Century The period of 1700 t0 1799 was one of enlightenment. Technology advanced and political ideals were popular. Wine in the 18th century reflected societal changes. Important for wine were both technological and social revolutions. This is Part of a Series Beginnings of Wine Wine in Early Christianity …
History of Wine in the 19th Century Industrialization grew quickly during the century but had little direct impact on wine. It was nature that had the big impact through the spread of Phylloxera. That’s an insect that kills grape vines. Most of Europe’s vineyards were destroyed or badly damaged. The future of wine in the …
Wine had become popular among the Greeks and Romans. Its popularity was strengthened with the expansion of the new religion of Christianity. The Church promoted the use of wine. So wine in early Christianity flourished. During the chaos and decay of the Dark Ages the Church maintained vineyards and knowledge of winemaking. Indeed, monks spent …
The Renaissance was that period of societal re-birth that brought Europe out of the Dark Ages. Art, logic, and learning flourished. It all began to emerge very slowly. And it didn’t occur everywhere at the same time. This makes it hard to date its beginning. Historians disagree. But many set it at around 1300. Wine …
Wine trivia is fun! Enjoy these bits of trivia, some of which may surprise you. Then share your discoveries with your friends and family. They’ll enjoy them too. Overview I. Wine Trivia II. More Wine Trivia III. Resources I. Wine Trivia Vintners make most white wine from red grapes.1 As it …
Wine myths continue to fool us. The problem isn’t new. It was long argued that good wine could be made in many places in the world. But great wine could only be made in France. Evidence to the contrary was known but discounted. Then The historic Paris wine tasting in 1976 soundly disproved that myth. …
