In the U.S., we are at the end of a 3-day weekend, today honoring U.S. Vets on Memorial Day. Today is also National Wine Day, so pop the cork (or some cases unscrew the cap) and let’s drink some wine with a toast to May 25, National Wine Day, considered by some as the “second wine day.” But really who needs a reason to drink wine?
National Wine Day in the United States is celebrated May 25, one of several wine-themed U.S. Holidays.
National Wine Day – May 25
Although the origins of this annual spirited holiday are unknown, the Official National Wine Day is celebrated on May 25.
Wine has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Wine (and references to wine) have been recorded in history books of nearly every region in the world. The oldest bottle of wine (to date) was discovered by archaeologists in 1867, while excavating two Roman stone sarcophaguses in Speyer, Germany. This bottle of wine dates back to at least 325 AD. Sealed with wax and containing a white liquid, the bottle of wine is now on display at the History Museum of the Pfalz in Germany.
What do you think would YOU crack open the oldest bottle of wine — or preserve the 1,650-year-old bottle?
Let’s talk about Wine Holidays in the United States.
Do wine drinkers and connoisseurs really need a reason to open a bottle of their favorite wine? If you do, the U.S. features other wine-themed holidays to celebrate the fine art of wine tasting.
- As recognized by the American Food and Drink , their “official” National Drink Wine Day, a United States holiday on February 18. Celebrate this holiday by sharing
- Also celebrated in February in the U.S. is an “Open That Bottle Night,” a reason to select one of those great bottles of wine you’ve been saving for that perfect day. Share it with your friends and enjoy! In 2016, that date falls on February 27 (click Open That Bottle Night dates for other future dates)!
Today, we celebrate National Wine Day and Memorial Day (honoring U.S. Vets) in the United States. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, be sure to share your love of wine with your family and friends by toasting to National Wine Day.
WineLoversVillage.com would love to include more wine themed holidays around the world? What are your favorites and where are they located? Please comment below with who, what, where, when & why!
A huge thanks to all our Vets throughout the world. #MemorialDay A photo posted by @wineloversvillage on
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