Wine ranks among the most popular beverages in the world, alongside beer, coffee, tea, and plain water. Wine has been made from fermented grapes since the days of the ancient Greeks and Romans, and it gets its modern name from the Roman word “vinum.” For centuries, France and Italy have both been the major wine-producing nations of the world, having the ideal climate and terrain for cultivating wine grapes. Many old French and Italian wine brands are well respected and beloved. Meanwhile, the United States has recently become the third major wine producing nation, and despite this late start, American wines have proven quite popular and lucrative. Most American state are home to at least a few vineyard and wineries, though most of the best natural wines might be grown in California. This sunny state is home to around 90% of all American wineries and many wine companies. Meanwh Continue reading What to Know About Fine Wine