November 19th - This Date in Wine History
/Portrait of Lily Langtry by Millais
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.
- California's Guenoc Valley AVA was designated in 1981. British Actress Lilly Langtry and courtesan, once owned a winery in the valley.
- Spain's VINOS DE MADRID DO was created in 1990.