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1939 Wine and Thanksgiving advertisement of the Wine Advisory Board of California; less than 6 years after the end of prohibition.

Interesting. Finlandia’s “specialty cheeses” all have a wine and beer pairing recommendation on the front. Do people actually pair Finlandia’s Gouda with Merlot? Maybe at parties. Who is the target customer? In addition, neither Gouda, nor Gruyere, Parmesan or Cheddar are Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) names in the U.S.

Regional Vineyard Area in Spain, 2022: Dry Farmed vs. Irrigated. Castilla-La Mancha accounts for 47% of Spain's total vineyard area, and for 54% of its irrigated vineyard area. And many more interesting insights.

"I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to sincerely apologize ...“ I am getting a lot of almost identical letters. This one is generated by ChatGPT.

1952 Thanksgiving advertisement for Christian Brothers Sauternes. After the repeal of prohibition in 1933, the Christian Brothers, a Roman Catholic teaching order, started to make wine in Napa Valley, first at La Salle, later at the Greystone Cellars property near St. Helena. The Christian Brothers became one of California’s most prominent wineries.

Henri-Edmond Cross (French 1856-1910) Women tying the vines, 1890. Cross, born Henri-Edmond-Joseph Delacroix, is known as a master of Neo-Impressionism. He was a significant influence on Henri Matisse; instrumental in the development of Fauvism

Grape Harvest in La Rioja, Spain, 1910

1941 California Wine Advisory Board advertisement promoting the wines of California. (Joseph Deems Taylor (American 1885–1966) was a composer, radio commentator, music critic and author. He was elected a member of the American Philosophical Society in 1934).

Irrigated and Dry Farmed Vineyard Area in Spain, 1996-2022. Irrigation is on the rise. Now, about 1/3 of Spain's vineyard area is irrigated.

Grape Harvest in Castellar del Vallès, Catalonia (Spain), 1917.?Photo by Francesc Casa?as i Riera (Spain 1890-1969).