Wine History
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Archive dive in five: Decanter April 2004What we said then about a supersized Spain tasting and Brian Croser…
By Tina Gellie Published
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Archive dive in five: Decanter March 1985What we said then about Champagnes under £7 and spectacular sweet wines…
By Tina Gellie Published
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Archive dive in five: Decanter February 1991What we said then about Australian Cabernet and 1985 clarets…
By Tina Gellie Published
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History quiz: 10 questions on wine through the agesCan you get a perfect score?
By Rupert Millar Published
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Archive dive in five: Decanter January 1976What we said then about Italian wine and Bordeaux 1970…
By Tina Gellie Published
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World’s oldest wine comes from Georgia – New researchAnd it's older than we thought...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Shipwreck full of Champagne found in Baltic SeaDivers find 19th century shipwreck with Champagne and mineral water...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Dinosaur extinction set scene for grapes, suggests studyFossil grape seeds offer new clues on vines' distant origins...
By Chris Mercer Published
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History of Wine in 100 Bottles: The Birth of ClaretBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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‘Oldest wine’ aged 2,000 years found in Roman tombAncient wine matches modern counterparts...
By Rupert Millar Published
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Glitzy ancient winery hosted ‘spectacles’ for Roman imperial eliteWine fountains and other opulent features at exclusive villa suggest 'theatrical' celebration of new vintages, says study...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Grapevines first domesticated 11,000 years ago, says studyLarge study offers new insight...
By István Darabán Last updated
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Plan to rebuild 15th century wine-trading Newport ShipWork likened to a 'huge 3D puzzle'...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Study reveals glimpse of ancient Roman winemakingAnalysis of 'wine jars' offers fresh clues, suggests study...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Large 1,500-year-old ancient winery uncovered in IsraelArchaeologists say the factory was a fine wine producer in its day...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Ancient Roman wine shipwreck found near SicilyShipwreck from second century BC offers more clues about ancient Roman wine trade...
By Chris Mercer Published
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The rebirth of Armenian wine, and bottles to try'Armenia is on very solid ground with its pioneering claims...'
By Caroline Gilby MW Published
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History of Wine in 100 Bottles: BaroloBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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Travel company to recreate Titanic dinner, with 1907 ChampagneAnd a dive to the wreck of the Titanic...
By Ellie Douglas Published
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Judgement of Paris legend Warren Winiarski makes California hall of fameJudgement of Paris winemaker sits alongside Steven Spielberg...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Jefford on Monday: The Georgia ConnectionAndrew Jefford interviews a professor of ancient wine...
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Anson: WW2 grenades found near St-Emilion vineyardsJane Anson explores German occupation on the Right Bank...
By Jane Anson Published
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Italian wine is up to 3,000 years older than we thought – studyAncient pots in Sicilian caves change history...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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‘King Arthur’s castle’ hosted feasts of wine and oystersLife wasn't so bad in the Dark Ages...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Centuries-old Madeira wines found in US cellarStash includes bottles dating to 1796...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Hidden message reveals ancient soldiers’ thirst for wineHidden message found on 2,500-year-old artefact...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Portrait of wine god Bacchus found 80 years after Nazi sell-offFBI agents recover stolen painting after tip-off...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Anson: What Thomas Jefferson did in BordeauxAnd an ill-fated trade embargo...
By Jane Anson Published
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Hiding from the Nazis in the Hospices de BeauneLooking ahead to the 156th Hospices de Beaune wine auction, winemaker Véronique Drouhin tells how her grandfather hid from the Nazis in the Hospices de Beaune.
By Laura Seal Last updated
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Ancient wine scroll is one of earliest mentions of JerusalemScroll seized from thieves is first mention outside Bible...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Great Fire of London: Wealthy buried wine to save itSamuel Pepys dug a pit in his garden...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Winery re-united with rare bottle after Decanter articleWinery reunited with one of its oldest bottles...
By Ellie Douglas Last updated