November 3rd - 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.

  • Charles Collé the French dramatist and songwriter died in 1783.  He wrote for his patron, the Duke or Orleans with jovial and bawdy often on the subjects of love and wine.
  • In 1916, the Swedish schooner, the Jonkoping, heading for Finland was sunk by a German submarine. The ship was discovered and 2500 bottles of champagne were recovered and found to be in excellent condition.
  • It is the feast day of Saint Martin de Porres.  He is the patron saint of Lima, Peru and innkeepers who have poured many a dram of wine and whisky.