Culture & History
Why Some Wine Traditions Still Stick Today
Why do wine rituals still matter? Learn how traditions like swirling or decanting can elevate your tasting skills and deepen your enjoyment.
Culture & History
Culture & History
Wine and War: Strange Stories from History
Wine has survived war, smuggling, and sabotage. Explore how conflict shaped history’s boldest bottles—and how to drink them with insight.
Culture & History
The Rise of Wine in the New World
Discover how New World wine regions make learning, tasting, and buying wine easier and more exciting—no passport or expertise required.
Culture & History
How Prohibition Changed Wine in the U.S.
Explore how Prohibition reshaped American wine—and how its legacy can deepen your ability to taste, choose, and enjoy bottles with confidence.
Culture & History
Why the Church Preserved Wine Knowledge
Discover how the Church safeguarded wine wisdom through chaos. Learn to taste deeper by understanding the roots of structure, aging, and terroir.
Culture & History
How Champagne Became a Luxury Symbol
Discover why Champagne is more than celebration. Learn how its place, process, and styles elevate taste—and help you choose with confidence.
Culture & History
Why Pirates Avoided Wine (Sort Of)
Why pirates ditched wine—and what that teaches new drinkers about tasting, trusting, and understanding wine with more clarity and confidence.
Culture & History
Wine in Art: What Paintings Reveal
Discover how wine in art reveals its meaning, mood, and message—and how looking closer can sharpen your tasting instincts and rituals.
Culture & History
What Medieval Banquets Tell Us About Wine Culture
Medieval banquets reveal the roots of wine culture—showing modern drinkers how to sip with purpose, pair instinctively, and taste confidently.
Culture & History
The Oldest Known Wine Cellar Wasn’t in France
Wine didn’t start in France. Discover the 3,700-year-old cellar that reshapes wine history—and how it can sharpen your taste today.
Culture & History
Why Royalty Always Had Wine at the Table
Discover how royalty used wine with purpose—and how their timeless mindset can help you drink, serve, and enjoy wine with more confidence today.
Culture & History
Wine and Religion: A Timeless Connection
Explore how religion shaped wine’s meaning—and how ritual, patience, and symbolism can elevate the way you taste, collect, and connect.