Home Pope John XXIII Pope John XXIII Chris Mercer July 29, 2016 ‘Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age.’ Pope John XXIII, 1881 – 1963. Latest Wine News Christie’s to auction ‘last treasures’ of Avery family wine cellar Rathfinny Wine Estate releases UK’s first 50cl sparkling wine Pernod Ricard to acquire 280-hectare Provence estate