Hold onto your wine glasses, folks, for the thrilling tale of the Abel selection of Pinot Noir, featuring a daring heist, a chance encounter, and a winemaker’s unyielding dedication to harnessing its potential. Our story begins in the 1970s when a brave Kiwi traveler decided to smuggle cuttings from the legendary vineyards of Domaine de…
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Wine and War
Lebanon has a long history of winemaking, dating back to ancient times. However, the country has also faced significant political turmoil and conflict, including a devastating civil war that lasted from 1975 to 1990. During the civil war, many Lebanese vineyards were destroyed or abandoned as fighting raged throughout the country. However, some small-scale winemakers…
Judgment of Paris
One of the famous moments in wine history was the Judgment of Paris. This disruption in history was a tough blow to France, but they could at least drown their sorrows in some lovely French wine. The Judgment of Paris was a famous wine competition that took place on May 24, 1976, in Paris, France….
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