September 18th - 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.

  • Titus Flavius Domitianus, Roman Emperor, known as Domitian, who banned planting of vineyards in order to increase grain production in the Empire was executed in 96 CE.
  • Philip II sometimes known as Philip Augustus was crowned in 1180.  He was known for holding the Battle of the Wines.
  • Vinho do Dão becomes a protected DOC in Portugal in 1908.
  • Vinho Verde becomes a protected DO in Portugal in 1908.
  • Happy California Wine Month!