May 28th - 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.
- Lazarus von Schwende died in 1583. He was a commander with the Holy Roman Empire who is thought to have brought the Pinot Gris grape back from war against the Turks. The grape was known as Tokay, later Tokay Pinot Gris and finally Pinot Gris.
- André de Gironde, Comte de Buro was appointed the last Grand Bouteiller of France (master of the royal wine cellar) was appointed in 1731. The position was abolished with the Revolution.
- French eonologist, Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte died in 1886. He is best know for his work on wine preservation
- The Bardolino DOC designation was established in 1968
- Happy English Wine Week!