March 22nd - 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. 

  • The Illinois General Assembly created rules requiring every county to regulate weights and measures including for a wine measure.
  • George W. Roosevelt, the US Ambassador to France reports on new French laws about the adulteration of wines in 1883.
  • Viticulture Committee of the Region of Vinho Verde was created in 1929.
  • Franklin Roosevelt signed The Cullen-Harrison Act to amend the Volstead Act that allowed the sale and taxation of low alcohol beers and wines in 1933.
  • Happy National Ag Week. Remember, without ag, there is no wine!