January 22nd - This Date in Wine History

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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.

November 11th - This Date in Wine History

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Christ with the Eucharist by Vincente Juan Masip

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.

  • Today is the feast day of St. Martin of Tours.  St. Martin is the patron saint of vintners, wine growers and winemakers.
  • The Fourth Lateran Council meets today in 1215.  Thedoctrine of transubstantiation by whichbread and one are transformed into the body and blood of Christ was formalized.
  • Spain's Bierzo DO was created in 1989.