Thomas Jefferson, described as America's "first distinguished viticulturist" and "the greatest patron of wine and wine growing that this country has yet had," established two vineyards at Monticello. …

Thomas Jefferson claimed, in 1818, that "in nothing have the habits of the palate more decisive influence than in our relish of wines." [1] His own habits had been formed over thirty years before …

Dec 5, 2014 · Jefferson was so impressed that he gave Mazzei 193 acres on the south side of Monticello for forming “a Company or Partnership, for the Purpose of raising and making Wine, …

Thomas Jefferson had a deep interest in wine and was known for his efforts to promote viticulture in Virginia and the United States. To that end, he convinced Italian vintner Philip Mazzei to settle in …

Aug 9, 2016 · Thomas Jefferson is said to have quipped that, “Good wine is a necessity of life for me.” [1] It was more than his beverage of choice though. Based on a foundation of love and a …

Sep 28, 2008 · Jefferson made Scuppernong wine from homegrown native grapes, but he tried and failed over and over again to grow his own European wine grapes. He wasn't alone, says Peter …

Apr 11, 2016 · This voyage opened his eyes to the finer side of wine and ultimately shaped his palate as he became intimately familiar with centuries-old traditions involved in growing and making the …

Oct 26, 2022 · In February 1787, Jefferson embarked on a three-and-a-half-month journey through the famous winemaking regions in Southern France and Northern Italy. The 3,000-mile journey …

Feb 21, 2006 · His interests in wine developed early as indicated by his 1769 Shadwell wine inventory: 83 bottles of rum, 15 bottles of Madeira, four bottles of “Lisbon wine for common use,” …

While Jefferson’s dreams for Virginia wine were not realized in his lifetime, his love of wine can be felt and seen at Monticello and across Virginia and the now vibrant winescape of the Monticello …