November 15th - This Date in Wine History
/Map of the San Ysidro District viticultural area by Gretchen Miller 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.
The Campidano di Terralba DOC was created in 1975
California's Mt. Harlan AVA and San Ysidro District AVA were designated in 1990
Spain's Valle de la Orotava DO was established in 1995