March 6th - 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 final assault in the Surge of Chandax occurred in 961.  Previously, a  Byzantine forces had scoured the countryside in search of supplies which them to become drunk only to be attacked by the Emir’s troops.  The final sign on modern Heraklion was a success for the Byzantine forces.
  • Australian viticulturist, Dr. Richard Smart was born in 1945 .
  • Max Schubert, Australian winemaker responsible for Penfolds Grange Hermitage died in 1994.
  • Colorado's West Elks AVA was designated in 2001.
  • Ernest Gallo died in 2007.