June 28th - This Date in Wine History
/King Edward IV of England
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.
- King Edward IV of England was crowned in 1461. He was captured by rebellious lords aided by his brother, George, Duke of Clarence. For his part in the plot, Clarence was “drowned in a butt of Malmsey wine”.
- The Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC was created in 1972