August 30th - 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.

  • Joseph Dennie, American author and journalist was born in 1768.  He was a Federalist who also published under the names Oliver Oldschool, Academicus and Sociais.  He was described as having health trouble throughout his life as well as a predilection for wine.
  • Agoston Haraszthy, the "Father of California Viticulture" and founder of Buena Vista Vineyards was born in 1812.
  • The Mississippi Delta AVA was designated in 1984.
  • It is the feast day of St. Fiacre. He is the patron saint of gardeners.