September 27th - 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.

  • The anniversary of the death of Walter, abbott of Westminster, who died in 1191. The celebration was required to provide 5 gallons of wine for each friar attending.
  • Jean François Champollion deciphers the Rosetta Stone.  It contains records from Ptolemy V including donations of wine to temples and vineyard harvests.
  • Valle de Guimar DOC was created 1996.
  • Happy California Wine Month!