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Central Otago Archives

November 22

November 22, 1847: The settler ship John Wickliffe departs from London for New Zealand. Its arrival is considered the founding day of the Otago region. Central Otago in particular has become an area famed […]

Everything You Need to Know About Central Otago

Here's everything that you must understand about Central Otago: Central Otago, since the early 20th century, has captivated globetrotters with its splendid mountain ranges and fertile farmlands, offering an ideal balance of adventure and […]

Ken Wytsma2026-08-15T04:32:52+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Articles, Wine Regions|Tags: Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, wine|

May 4

May 4, 1353: Serego Alighieri estate was founded. The estate boasts the oldest cultural and viticulture legacy in all of Valpolicella. The Serego-Alighieri family has passed down their passion for winemaking from generation to […]

Ken Wytsma2026-08-12T07:19:31+00:00Categories: Science & Medicine, This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: California, Central Otago, Chard Farm Winery, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, George Yount, Germany, Hermann Goering, Napa Valley, New Zealand, Oenology, Orlando, Serego Alighieri, WWII, Yalumba|

February 20

February 20, 1673: The first recorded wine auction was held in Garraway's Coffee House, Change Alley, in London, England. The building was famous in the 17th century for trading commodities and shares; it was […]

Ken Wytsma2026-08-12T06:13:25+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: American Viticultural Areas, Central Otago, Chard Farm, Garraway's Coffee House, London, Mt. Veeder AVA, New Zealand, Stag's Leap, Wine Auction|

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