The state of California was first introduced to grape vines in the 18th century by the Spanish, who planted vineyards with each mission they established. The wine was used for religious sacraments as well as for daily life. The vine cuttings used came from Mexico and were the descendant of the “common black grape” (as it was known) brought to the New World by Hernán Cortés in 1520….
The world of wine labeling is confusing. It’s not that there isn’t enough information on labels, it’s just that each country - and often each wine region within a country - has its own system for presenting important information on the label. Let’s look at a few examples from around the world of wine: This label is a typical French label. with all the information you need to establish the quality level and origins of the wine…
Wines identified by grape are called ‘varietals’ and is most commonly used in the United States, Australia, South America and South Africa. The following brief summary will focus on the major varietals sorted by body starting with light-bodied white examples…
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