Arkansas

June 29

June 29, 1710: The Batalla de Vino also known as the Wine Battle event got underway on this day. Spain's La Rioja, home to some of the most well-known wines in the country hosts […]

Staff Writer2023-01-17T17:10:21+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Altus AVA, American Viticultural Areas, Arkansas, Batalla de Vino, Dr. Andrew Walker, Émile Peynaud, France, John Thull, La Rioja, malolactic fermentation, Minneapolis, oenologist, Pierce disease, Salado Creek AVA, San Bernabe AVA, scientific advancement, scientific studies, Spain, University of Bordeaux, wine regions|

September 26

September 26, 1843: On this day, Thomas Volney Munson was born in Astoria, Illinois. Munson was an American horticulturist who spent most of his life documenting native American grapes. His work had a significant […]

Staff Writer2022-08-18T13:35:18+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: 1976 Paris Wine Tasting, American Viticultural Areas, Arkansas, Chevalier du Mérite Agricole, Judgment of Paris, Paul Draper, Phylloxera, phylloxera epidemic, Ridge Vineyards, Texas, Thomas Volney Munson|

Title