May 24th - 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.

  • Alexandrina Victoria, known later as Queen Victoria was born in 1819.  She was known for enjoying a mix of claret and whisky.
  • União Vinícola Regional de Bucelas was created in 1934.  The wines of the region were made popular by the Duke of Wellington. 
  • The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC was created in 1968.
  • "Judgement of Paris" takes place in 1976.
  • The Bivongi DOC was created in 1996.
  • The Colli dell'Etruria Centrale DOC was established in 1997.
  • Happy International Chardonnay Day!