Chicago

September 8

September 8, 1959: On this day, Charlie Trotter was born. Trotter was an American chef based out of Chicago who established one of the world's most influential restaurants, the eponymous Charlie Trotter's. He had […]

Staff Writer2023-07-15T01:06:05+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Charlie Trotter, Chicago, Edelkeur, fine dining, Nederburg Auction, Restaurant, South Africa, United States|

April 4

April 4, 1925: On this day, George Remus was nicknamed the "King of the Bootleggers" in Chicago. George Remus, born in Germany but reared in Chicago, would establish himself as a prominent defense attorney […]

Ken Wytsma2023-07-14T12:59:24+00:00Categories: Old World, This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Bonny Doon Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Champagne Indage, Chardonnay, Chicago, George Remus, India, Merlot, Pennsylvania Premium Wine Group, Prohibition, Randall Grahm, Sham Chougule, Volstead Prohibition Enforcement Bill, Washington, Yakima Valley AVA|

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