September 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 town records of Marblehead, Massachusetts granted Moses Maverick the right to sell a tun (252 gallons) of wine to the inhabitants of the town in 1638.
  • The Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of California received a shipments of Tinto Amarella grapes from the Tulare Station in 1892.  They were in good condition except “for a little mold.”
  • It is the feast day of St. Magnus of Füssen.  He is the patron saint of crops and against pests.
  • Happy California Wine Month!