Napa Valley AVA

January 27

January 27, 335: On this day, Saint Nino was born. Tradition has it that Saint Nino, a Christian missionary in Kartli, carried a cross constructed of vine wood. For generations, and still today in […]

Ken Wytsma2023-07-14T12:10:05+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Articles|Tags: Bordeaux, California, California Wine, France, Georgia, Ireland, James D'Arcy, Napa Valley, Napa Valley AVA, Saint Nino, Stag's Leap, Stags Leap District, wine areas|

February 6

February 6, 1922: On this day, Henri Jayer was born. Jayer is an acclaimed winemaker who produced small-batch vintages in Burgundy, while innovating farming techniques and environmental approaches specific to the area. February 6, […]

Ken Wytsma2023-07-14T12:19:46+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: Britain, Burgundy, Canada, Charles Krug Winery, Europe, European Union, France, Henri Jayer, Henri Krug, London, Napa Valley AVA, Sotheby's|

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