October 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.

  • Roman celebration of Fontinalia. Offerings were made to the god, Fontus (sources) (fountains and springs) as well as the gods of wine and other libations.
  • The Moscadello di Montalcino DOC was established 1983.
  • California's El Dorado and Potter Valley AVAand Michigan's Lake Michigan Shore AVA and Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia's Catoctin AVA were designated in 1983.

Potter Valley - Wine Region of the Day

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The Potter Valley AVA is located in northern Mendocino County, California around on town of Potter Valley. Potter Valley has extreme differences in temperature between the afternoon and evening, which makes Potter Valley unique from other growing areas in Mendocino. During the height of the growing season, the afternoons are hot and receive direct sunlight, but in the evening, the temperatures severely drop and cool off the valley. Due to the temperature variations, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and, Pinot Noir do very well here.

Mendocino - Wine Region of the Day

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Mendocino received its designation as an AVA in 1984. Situated on 3,878 square miles, Mendocino contains sub-appellations Anderson Valley, Cole Ranch, Covelo, Dos Rios, Eagle Peak Mendocino County, McDowell Valley, Mendocino Ridge, Potter Valley, Redwood Valley, and the Yorkville Highlands. Given Mendocino's large size, the region features many micro-climates and soil types spread throughout the sub-appellations. Mendocino is committed to growing organic vines and is the nation's leader in producing non-GMO wines.

October 13th - This Date in Wine History

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Pompeiian Fountain by Wilhelm von Plüschow

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.

  • Roman celebration of Fontinalia. Offerings were made to the god, Fontus (sources) (fountains and springs) as well as the gods of wine and other libations.
  • The Moscadello di Montalcino DOC was established 1983.
  • California's El Dorado and Potter Valley AVAand Michigan's Lake Michigan Shore AVA and Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia's Catoctin AVA were designated in 1983.

Potter Valley - Wine Region Of The Day

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Potter Valley 

The Potter Valley AVA is located in northern Mendocino County, California around on town of Potter Valley. Potter Valley has extreme differences in temperature between the afternoon and evening, which makes Potter Valley unique from other growing areas in Mendocino. During the height of the growing season, the afternoons are hot and receive direct sunlight, but in the evening, the temperatures severely drop and cool off the valley. Due to the temperature variations, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and, Pinot Noir do very well here.