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June 16

June 16, 1822: Charles Camille Heidsieck was born. Charles Heidsieck was a French Champagne businessman who created a company in 1851. He popularized Champagne in the U.S. to the point where he earned the […]

Staff Writer2026-08-12T07:30:00+00:00Categories: Law & Regulation, This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: American Civil War, American Viticultural Areas, Bettane Desseauve, Champagne Charlie, Charles Heidsieck, Diamond Mountain District AVA, France, Institut National des Appellations d'Origine, Ordre du Mérite Agricole, René Renou, René Renou Winery|

April 12

April 12, 1204: Constantinople was captured by the Crusaders over three days. The capital of the Empire was moved to Nicaea, Bithynia, where the traveler Nikolaos Messaritis first refers to Monemvasios oenos, subsequently known […]

Ken Wytsma2026-08-05T06:21:51+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Aghios Tryphon, American Civil War, Can Bonastre, champagne, Charles F. Drawert, Constantinople, Food and Fuel Act, Jean-Claude Vrinat, Peru, scientific advancement, Spain, Taillevent, Vineyards, WWI|

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