May 3rd - 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.

  • Margaret of York was born in 1446.  She was the 3rd wife of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.  Her wedding was celebrated with wine spurting from sculpted archers.  Nothing says welcome like a fountain of wine!
  • The Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba DOC was created in 1974.
  • Spain's El Hierro DO was created in 1995.

January 25th - This Date in Wine History

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Francis I of France

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.

  • Francis I of France was coronated in 1515.  He undertook many construction projections, including the Chateau at Fountainbleu which included a fountain thatsprayed watered wine.
  • “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” by Marvin Gaye was the number one song in 1969.