February 22, 1975: Drew Blythe Barrymore was born. Barrymore is known for her award winning screen acting career. She has also partnered for many years with Carmel Road Winery to create a perennial vintage bearing her own name.
February 22, 1985: Jessica Altieri was born. She is a professional wine specialist and judge. In addition to her work as a lifestyle correspondent for multiple national news sources, she is also CEO of The Wine Channel.
February 22, 2015: Well-known South Australian winemaker Trevor David Jones was accused of breaking into a winery where he used to work, opening the taps on four tanks, and destroying more than $300,000 in primarily white wine. He was charged with two counts of property damage, each of which has a maximum sentence of up to ten years in prison.
February 22, 2021: Cale Herbal Wines, a wellness brand specializing in alcohol substitutes and founded by former Miss USA Nana Meriwether, announced the release of its first product line, herbal wines. Cale Herbal Wines are produced in Napa Valley by fusing your favorite wine grape varieties with organic herbs, botanicals, and adaptogens. They represent the fusion of traditional winemaking, ancient herbal knowledge, and the contemporary need for healthy substitutes for our favorite alcoholic beverages.
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