September 27th - This Date in Wine History

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Funeral of Edward the Confessor at Westminster Abbey 1066 from the Bayeux Tapestry

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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.

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• The anniversary of the death of Walter, abbott of Westminster, who died in 1191. The celebration was required to provide 5 gallons of wine for each friar attending.
• Valle de Guimar DOC was created 1996.