Oenophile

World’s Oldest Known Winery Discovered in Armenia

A 6,000-year-old wine press.
A 6,000-year-old wine press. Photo: Hans Barnard/WSJ

Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest, large-scale wine-making facility ever discovered, dating to 4100 B.C. Turns out the French might be on to something with the whole appellation thing: The narrow valley in Armenia beside the cave winery is still planted with vineyards to this day — and is still known for its wine. [WSJ]

World’s Oldest Known Winery Discovered in Armenia