April 14th -This Date in Wine History

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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. 

Homestead and Farm in Texas County, Oklahoma during the Dustbowl by the USDA's Farm Service Agency

Homestead and Farm in Texas County, Oklahoma during the Dustbowl by the USDA's Farm Service Agency

The Australian Geographical Indication "Piccadilly Valley" was registered in 2000.  Piccadilly Valley is a sub-appellation of the Adelaide Hills in South Australia.

The Loazzolo DOC was created in 1992.  The wines produced are sweet golden wines made of Muscat grapes.  Loazzolo is a commune in the Asti region of Italy's Piedmont.

The Grapes of Wrathby John Steinbeck was published in 1939.