January 22nd - This Date in Wine History

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Photo by Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers

Photo by Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers

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.

  • George Gordon Byron, known as Lord Byron was born in 1788. He used a skull found at Newstead Abbey as a wine cup. He wrote the poem Lines Inscribed Upon a Cup Formed from a Skull.
  • Antonio Todde was born in 1889.  A Sardinian shepherd, he is known for saying, "Just love your brother and drink a good glass of red wine every day,"
  • Alexandrina Victoria, known later as Queen Victoria died in 1901.  She was known for enjoying a mix of claret and whisky.
  • Food Network star, Guy Fieri was born in 1968.  He is owner of Hunt & Ryde Winery.
  • California's Atlas Peak AVA was designated in 1992.
  • Feast day of Saint Vincent of Saragossa, patron saint of vintners.