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6000 BCE
Creation of Wine
The origins of wine can be traced back to 6000 BCE in what is now the country of Georgia. -
1000 BCE
Wine in Greek Culture
The Greeks are credited with starting wine drinking as an institution. They started drinking wine to differentiate themselves from the Persians (modern-day Iran), their biggest rivals in the region. -
870 BCE
The First Powerful Endorsement
The first “celebrity endorsement” of wine came from the most powerful man of his time (870 BCE), King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria. After successfully conquering many Phoenician (Lebanon) and Canaanite (Israel) cities, King Ashurnasirpal invites over 70,000 guests to share in his victory at a huge feast. -
476
The fall of the Roman Empire presents challenges for vineyards
Many vineyards established by the Romans were in danger of falling into disuse or being repurposed. Despite these challenges, winemaking lasted and started to thrive again, thanks in large part to the Catholic Church. -
Wine Making Comes to Ohio
German colonists brought winemaking to Ohio in the 1800s. -
Lake Erie grape belt
by 1860, one third of U.S. wine is produced in the Lake Erie grape belt. -
Wine Today
The vast majority of wine produced in North America is made in the United States. In terms of county rankings, the United States is 4th behind the Old World producers France (1st), Italy (2nd), and Spain (3rd).
