June 29th - This Date in Wine History


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. 


  • French oenologist, Émile Peynaud was born in 1912 

  • California's San Bernabe AVA was designated in 2004

  • The Lavaux, Switzerland Vineyard Terraces was named a United Nations World Heritage Site in 2007

  • The Batalla de vino takes place in Haro, Spain.  It is part of the festivities for Feast of San Pedro.