August 28th - 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.

  • Jane Howard, second wife of  Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk died in 1693.  She was born Jane Bickerton, daughter of Robert Bickerton, Gentleman of the Wine Cellar for Charles II.
  • Junipero Serra who brought the first cuttings of vitis vinifera to Northern California died in 1784.
  • The Italian wine designation Malvasia of Casorzo d'Asti DOC was created in 1968.
  • The Italian wine designation Sardinia Semidano DOC was established in 1995.
  • The Italian wine designation Vin Santo del Chianti DOC was created in 1997.
  • Foster’s Brewing of Australia bought Beringer Wine of Napa California in 2000.
  • The Australian wine indication High Eden wine region was registered in 2001.