October 5th - This Date in Wine History

The seal of Anaheim, California


Wine has a long established history of being our drink of choice for celebrating, entertaining, and savoring life; but it didn't start out that way. From the invention of the barrel to the designation of the separate viticultural areas, wine has a long and sorted history.  In our daily feature This Date In Wine History, we share an event of critical importance in wine history.


  • Anaheim, California was founded in 1857 by 50 German-Americans who had formed the Anaheim Vineyard Company.
  • California's San Benito AVA was designated in 1987