February 8th - This Date in Wine History

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Ruskin self portrait

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.

  • John Ruskin, writer, critic, artist and social thinker was born in 1819.  He was the son of a sherry and wine importer.  His father was the founding partner of Ruskin, Telford and Domecq.

  • Jack Lemmon was born in 1925.  He starred in the movie, Days of Wine and Roses.

  • The Morgon AOC and the Saint-Amour AOC were created in 1946. 

  • Vince Neil of Motley Crue was born in 1961.  He owned Vince Neil Vineyards in Sonoma.

  • The Bianco di Custoza DOC and the Colli Lanuvini DOC were created in 1971.

  • The Salaparuta DOC was established in 2006.