December 21st - This Date in Wine History

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Mulled wine by Angela Hester but released into the public domain.

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.

  • Today is the German celebration of Yule.  Enjoy a cup of Glühwein, a type of mulled wine.
  • The Lamezia DOC was created 1978.
  • The Lizzano DOC was created in 1988.
  • The Rosso di Montepulciano DOC was created in 1988.
  • Spain's Arlanza DO was created in 2007.

October 12th - 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.

  • AOC Aloxe-Corton et Aloxe-Corton 1er cru were designated an AOC in 2007.
  • The Australian Geographical Indication "Riverina" was registered in 1998.