What Does Merlot Mean? Merlot means “young blackbird” – The name comes from the French word “merle,” as blackbirds were fond of eating the ripe

Did Wine Disappear During Prohibition? Prohibition didn’t stop wine entirely – Some wineries survived by producing “sacramental wine” for religious purposes.

What is Lambrusco? There’s a sparkling red wine – Lambrusco from Italy is a fizzy, fruity red wine, perfect served chilled.

Where Does Chardonnay Grow? Chardonnay grows everywhere – It’s one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world, adapting to nearly any climate.

The Judgement of Paris   The Judgment of Paris was historic – In 1976, Californian wines beat French wines in a blind tasting, forever changing