October 19th - 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 English King John (Lackland) died in 1216.  He was known for his love of music, jewels, fancy clothes and “bad” wine.

  • The German Wine Route was opened in 1935.

  • Spain's Alicante DO and Valencia DO were created in 2000.

  • It is the feast day of Saint Verain.  The French AOC Saint-Véran was named in his honor and surrounds the village of Saint-Vérand.

  • Happy Global Champagne Day!