January 22nd - This Date in Wine History
/St. Vincente de Zaragoza by Tomás Giner
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 Atlas Peak AVA was designated in 1992.
- Today is the feast day of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron saint of vintners.