Grape Plague: Brenda from Horrifying History Uncorks a French Wine Nightmare

In this haunting episode, Forrest is joined by Brenda, the captivating host of Horrifying History , to uncork the terrifying tale of the Great French Wine Blight —a 19th-century disaster that devastated vineyards, ruined fortunes, and almost brought wine culture in France to a tragic end. Brenda brings her signature storytelling style to this real-life horror, revealing how a microscopic invader crossed oceans and left centuries of viticulture in ruin. It’s historical, it’s horrifying, and yes—it has everything to do with wine. @thebestwinepod Discover More from The Best 5 Minute Podcast Network: Wine Podcast Music Podcast Travel Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.