June 13th - 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.

  • Frances Burney, novelist, diarist and playwright was born in 1752.  After the death of her mother, her father married the widow of wine merchant.
  • The first burial in St. James’ Cemetery, Liverpool was in 1829 when a Mr. Haram, a wine merchant was laid to rest. (Imperial Magazine)
  • Dorothy L. Sayers was born in 1893.  She was a English crime writer known for her wine loving character, Lord Peter Wimsey and  wine salesman, Montague Egg both of whom are amateur detectives.
  • Valeri Bure, a Russian born professional hockey player and owner of Bure Family Wines in St. Helena, California was born in 1974.
  • California's Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA was designated in 1996.

June 13th - 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.

  • Frances Burney (seen above), novelist, diarist and playwright was born in 1752.  After the death of her mother, her father married the widow of wine merchant.
  • Dorothy L. Sayers was born in 1893.  She was a English crime writer known for her wine loving character, Lord Peter Wimsey andwine salesman, Montague Egg both of whom are amateur detectives.
  • California's Malibu-Newton Canyon AVA was designated in 1996.

Malibu-Newton Canyon - Wine Region of the Day

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Malibu - Newton Canyon received its designation as an AVA in 1996. Situated on 850 acres, Malibu - Newton Canyon is centered around Newton Canyon in Los Angeles County. Located in the hills just miles away from the Malibu Coast, the vineyards in Newton Canyon sit on an elevation of 2,800 feet. Soils in the Canyon are silty loam with large rocks and stones on the surface. The region receives daily sunshine and is protected from the cooling elements of the Pacific Ocean by the Canyon walls. The well-draining soils and hot temperatures of Newton Canyon make it ideal for the production of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Malibu Coast - Wine Region of the Day

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Photo of the Malibu Coast by David Toomey for Qorkz.

Containing the smaller Malibu-Newton Canyon and Saddle Rock Malibu appellations, the Malibu Coast AVA was created in 2014.  Ironically, due to its size this  the last of the three Malibu appellations adopted.  The region has been producing wine since the 1820's when Spanish General Jose Bartolome Tapia settled the property now known as Serra Retreat.  Currently, the area is home to more than fifty vineyards producing mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah.

South Coast - Wine Region of the Day

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SOUTH COAST

Image of the South Coast Wine Region by David Toomey for Qorkz. 

The South Coast received its designation as an AVA in 1985. Situated over 2,237,503 acres, the South Coast includes sub-appellations Cucamonga Valley, Malibu-Newton Canyon, Ramona Valley, Saddle Rock-Malibu, San Pasqual Valley, and Temecula Valley. There is an array of soil types and microclimates across the South Coast, allowing the region to show its diversity in the production of many different varietals. The region produces Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Trebbiano, Viognier, and Zinfandel.