Why Thomas Jefferson Fell in Love With Bordeaux
We all know that Thomas Jefferson is best known as a Founding Father and America’s third president, but wine lovers know him for something else.
In 1787, Jefferson traveled through Bordeaux to understand why the region’s wines had become some of the most sought-after in Europe.
He visited vineyards, met merchants, compared prices, took extensive notes, and purchased wines for his own cellar. The trip itself was brief, but its impact on American wine cult […]
