Monthly Archives: August 2018

The Mythology of Wine III: Ancient Egypt

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Arthur George

Ancient Egypt was not an ideal place for vineyards. Its alluvial soil along the Nile was too rich, the temperature was consistently too hot, and the vines couldn’t achieve proper dormancy. But as soon as Upper and Lower Egypt were united under … Continue reading →

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The Mythology of Wine II: Ancient Canaan and Old Testament Israel

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Arthur George

Ancient Canaan, much of which became biblical Israel, had the best conditions in the ancient Near East for producing wine.  The cool winters in the highlands put the vines into true dormancy, allowing them to develop better grapes during the growing season, … Continue reading →

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