September 6th - This Date in Wine History
/Postcard from Marblehead, Massachussetts circa 1907
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 town records of Marblehead, Massachussetts granted Moses Maverick the right to sell a tun (252 gallons) of wine to the inhabitants of the town.