January 5th - This Date in Wine History
/Flag of Wisconsin
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 AOC Petit Chablis was established in 1944;
The Lake Wisconsin AVA was designated in 2004.