September 5th- 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.

  • Peter IV of Aragon was born in 1319.  He once had a friendly dispute with his Jewish physician about why Jewish people were not allowed to drink kosher wine touched by a Christian.  The Doctor had water brought to wash the king’s feet which he then drank to prove that impurity was not the reason for the prohibition.
  • Nicholas Trübner, noted German writer and linguist reports on the hotel prices in Stockholm, Sweden in 1889.  For instance, The Grand Hoteloffers rooms between 3-5 crowns (local currency) per night and the table d’hôte will cost 4 crowns, wine not included.
  • Spain's Bullas DO was created in 1994.  The region is located around the town of Bullas and the wines are made mainly of Monastrell.
  • Happy California Wine Month!