July 17th - This Date in Wine History
/Map of the Lodi Viticultural Area and its sub-appellations by Gretchen Neuman for Qorkz
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.
- Phylloxera was discovered for the first time in Meursault in 1878.
- The Carso DOC was created in 1985. This area is found in Gorizia and Trieste in Italy along the border with Slovenia.
- "Wine in the Afternoon" a song written by Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand was released in 2006.
- California's Lodi sub-appellations of Alta Mesa Borden Ranch Clements Hills Cosumnes River Jahant Mokelumne River and Sloughhouse were designated in 2006.
- California's Saddle Rock-Malibu AVA was designated in 2006.
- Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills AVA was designated in 2006.