August 31st - 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.

  • Len Evans, Australia’s leading ambassador of wine, was born in 1930.
  • The Trebbiano di Romagna DOC was created in 1973.  The grape known as Trebbiano in Italy is referred to as Ugni Blanc in France.
  • Missouri's Ozark Highlands AVA was designated in 1987.
  • It is International Cabernet Day.
  • It is Grape Blessing Day in Armenia.