Category Archives: wine history

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASLERA!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Melba Allen

The oldest Association of Sommeliers in France celebrates its 50th Anniversary in style not with just one party, but two!

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Beaujolais Time!

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Melba Allen

What started out as a local funfilled  event in the Beajolais region over sixty years ago,

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Family wines in Friuli, Italy: Pitars

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Melba Allen

The Pittaro family have their roots deeply embedded in making quality wines since 1510. This family has been considered excellent grape growers and master wine-makers of Friuli for centuries. The family origins are

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