June 2nd - 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.

• Shane O’Neill, Irish King died in 1567.  In the aftermath of the Battle of the Red Sagums, the Earl of Sussex tried to assassinate The O’Neill using poisoned wine.  He survived this attack only to be beheaded by the MacDonnells at Antrim.
• The first recorded import tax in Providence, Rhode Island was issued in 1656 for wine and liquor.
• It is the feast day of Saint Marcellin. In France it is said, “Beau temps à la saint Marcellin, assure le pain et le vin” or “Good weather at Saint Marcellin’s Day, assures bread and wine.”
• Happy English Wine Week!