July 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.

  • In 1714, Rev. Jonathan Swift received a letter from John Barber who arranged for Lord Bolingbroke to send Swift 2 cases of French red wine and a single case of strong Aaziana white wine.
  • Agoston Haraszthy, the "Father of California Viticulture" and founder of Buena Vista Vineyards died in 1869.
  • The Langhe Dolcetto Monregalesi DOC was created in 1974.
  • The Matera DOC was created in 2006.
  • It is the feast day of Saint Goar of Aquitaine.  He is the patron saint of innkeepers, potters and vine growers.