November 7, 1916: The state of California voted on whether or not to enact two changes to existing prohibition laws. Except for those who need it for “medical, sacramental, scientific, or mechanical reasons,” Proposition 1 would stop the production, sale, and possession of alcohol. Proposition 2 defined liquor and banned the purchase or gifting of alcoholic beverages in public places. (In the 1916 general election Californians rejected both measures.)
November 7, 1971: Jamie Drummond was born. He is a Canadian sommelier, wine advisor, and writer. His day job is as Senior Editor and Director of Programs for the Toronto-based non-profit Good Food Revolution.
November 7 every year: International Merlot Day;, the world celebrates Merlot as one of France’s most popular and widely planted grapes.
November 7, 2008: Winemaker and Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan tells the San Diego Union-Tribune that wine ‘is an expression of the place where you make it.’
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