November 15th - This Date in Wine History

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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.

  • James Mayer de Rothschild died in 1868.  He was the founder of the French branch of the Rothschild family.  He is known for banking and for purchasing the Château Lafite Rothschild.
  • 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.