August 15th - This Date in Wine History

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Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte

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.

  • French enologist, Alfred de Vergnette de Lamotte, best known for his work on wine preservation, is named a Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur in 1869.
  • Barossa Valley and Eden Valley were entered into the Register of Protected Names by the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation in 1997.
  • The Australian Geographical Indication “Robe" was registered in 2006.
  • Fête du Vin à Madiran ends.