December 28th - This Date in Wine History
/California's Shenandoah Valley wine region by David Toomey 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.
- California's Shenandoah Valley AVA was designated in 1982.
- Virginia's Shenandoah Valley AVA was designated in 1982.