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Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine, a non-profit organization created to promote American wines and wine producing regions; to introduce and recognize quality wines from around the world; and to rekindle the respect of wine and wine culture for mankind and country.
Our Brotherhood was established in 1964 by Norman E. Gates who followed the philosophy of wine brotherhoods by honoring wine, country and mankind. He created our organization to unite those people who produce wine, those who sell it, and those who appreciate it. Mr. Gates, who is now deceased, retired in 1995 at the age of 76. Michael D. Doukas was elected Grand Commander on September 14, 1995, and continues in that position today.
Events include a formal induction ceremony as well as more casual luncheons, dinners, wine tastings and seminars. We have many chapters throughout the country. For those persons who are interested in joining our Brotherhood, please visit our membership page.
The Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine is a founding member of the F.I.C.B, The International Federation of Wine Brotherhoods, with roots dating back to the 13th century. Its mission is to promote the vines and wines of America, through its members, including wine education, wine tastings and an annual Enthronement Ceremony and Dinner where new members are "knighted" as Knights, Gentle Ladies, Master Knights and Ladies and Supreme Knights and Ladies. Knights of the Vine has chapters located throughout the United States, Europe, Russia and Finland.
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Winemaking Legend
Antinori is one of the oldest and best-known names in Italian wines with more than 600 years of grapes in the family tree. Based in Florence, Antinori is not just a big wine-maker, but it makes very big wines in the quality sense..... (read more)
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New Zealand Wines
This month, the Knights of the Vine took a trip to New Zealand courtesy of HSBC when the bank sponsored a huge wine event at the top of the Swissôtel. New Zealand wines, though fairly recent on Moscow wine lists, have become popular in the city..... (read more)
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Looking Back on Wine in 2009
The financial crisis had some direct effects on the Moscow wine market. Initially, imported wines became a relative bargain – rouble prices did not change as the currency depreciated, so a 450 rouble bottle that was almost $20 before became $13.50.... (read more)
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