September 2nd - 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.

  • Francesco Landini, an Italian musician and instrument maker died in 1397.  One of the records that has survived about him are receipts for wine drunk by himself and Andreas da Florentia over the time tuned an organ.
  • The city council of Baza, Spain in 1521 banned the sale of wine in taverns to prevent drunkenness.
  • G.H. Mumm filed an application for a trademark in 1876.
  • The Australian Geographical Indication "McLaren Vale" was registered in 1997.
  • Happy California Wine Month!