Dutch East India Company

January 18

January 18, 1677: On this day, Jan van Riebeeck died. Dutch navigator and colonial administrator Johan Anthoniszoon "Jan" van Riebeeck worked for the Dutch East India Company. When the Dutch East India Company arrived […]

Staff Writers2023-07-14T12:04:54+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Articles|Tags: California, City Winery, Dutch East India Company, Hermann Müller, Jan van Riebeeck, Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Mexico, New York City, Pinot Days, South Africa, Switzerland, The Netherlands|

February 2

February 2, 1659: On this day in 1659 the first wine ever produced in South Africa was made by Jan Van Riebeeck, the founder and governor of the Dutch Cape Town Colony, from French […]

Ken Wytsma2023-07-14T12:20:15+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canada, Dutch East India Company, icewine, Jan, Muscadel, Pride Mountain Vineyards, Royal DeMaria Wines, Sally Johnson, South Africa, Vintners Quality Alliance, Yarra Valley, Yarra Yering|

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