September 11th - This Date in Wine History
/Windmill (Moulin-à-vent) in Beaujolais
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.
- The French AOCs of Barsac, Chénas and Moulin-à-vent were created in 1936.
- California's St. Helena AVA was designated in 1995
- Italy's Vermentino di Gallura DOCG was established in 1996
- Spain's Rías Baixas DO was created in 1997