DOTD For Tuesday, August 4, 2026

There Were A Lot Of Options Today - So We Decided To Wine About It

August 4th seems to be a big day, for many celebrations. Of course, it’s the birthday of one of the best U.S. presidents ever, Barack Obama - but we celebrated that last year with the Obama Cocktail, August 4th is also National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and while we think you could capitalize on that today, we just celebrated National Chocolate Chip Day in May, when we gave you the recipe for a “Death By Chocolate” cocktail.

So today’s DOTD - Drink Of The Day - is something fresh, cool, and sparkling to keep you cool in this heat - a Spritzer Cocktail or Mocktail, inspired by National White Wine Day.

National White Wine Day arrives every August 4, offering the perfect excuse to uncork and enjoy this versatile drink. Whether you prefer a zesty Sauvignon Blanc or a rich Chardonnay, white wines are celebrated globally for their refreshing qualities and diverse food pairings. Gather friends, explore new varietals, and raise a glass to this delightful beverage. There are even high-quality non-alcoholic white wines these days, for those who love the taste, but want a clear head in the morning.

History of National White Wine Day

National White Wine Day, celebrated annually on August 4th, was created in 2014 by freelance writer and unofficial holiday creator Jace Shoemaker-Galloway. It was established as a social media and digital calendar observance to encourage wine lovers to explore the diversity and qualities of white wine varieties.

The history of wine spans over 8,000 years, beginning in the South Caucasus region, in modern-day Armenia and Georgia (the Eastern European nation, not the U.S. state) around 7000 BCE. Through Phoenician, Persian, and Greek traders, wine culture, and the knowledge about how to cultivate grapes into wine spread across the region over the next few thousand years. By 460 BCE, wine was being consumed in Europe, and the Greek physician Hippocrates was already prescribing it as a remedy to some of his patients.

During Roman times, wine featured heavily at expensive banquets and was considered a sign of prestige. It was the Romans, in fact, who began to produce less sweet versions of white wine as they conquered new territories in the North and cultivated grapes on new land. It was also the Romans who introduced the concept of drinking cool wine in the summer and warm wine in the winter, a practice which many still follow today.

White wine eventually became popular throughout all of Europe, which led to more vineyards throughout the continent. By the 16th century, that popularity had also spread to the Americas, with vines being planted in Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile.

Champagne was created in the 18th century and by the 19th century, it was the drink of choice for the elite. Champagne is technically only produced in the Champagne province of France, an area that has unique soil due to its sloping landscapes. However, there are also plenty of other similar sparkling white wines created around the world that match or even beat champagne for taste & price.

The 20th century has seen vines introduced to many new places, and technological developments that have changed the process of winemaking throughout the world. One thing, though, hasn’t changed, and that’s people’s love for a glass of white wine.

5 Facts About White Wine That May Surprise You

The Phobia & The -File

Some people suffer from a phobia of wine, it’s called oenophobia.
Similarly, some people who are wine connoisseurs proudly say they are oenophiles. [We’re looking at you, Carolyn Fiddler!]

How Many Grapes Does It Take?

It takes approximately 75 grapes to make a glass of white wine. Which means you need 300 grapes for a bottle.

How Big Is A Nebuchadnezzar?

Nebuchadnezzar is the name given to the largest bottle of white wine or champaign that you can buy. A Nebuchadnezzar wine and champagne bottle holds 15 liters, which equals 20 standard 750 ml bottles, or about 100 to 120 glasses. For the record, 12% of Americans say they have finished an entire bottle of wine by themselves - size undetermined.

Would You Like Some Cheese With That Wine?

15% of Americans love wine and cheese together, while 12% like to pair wine with their meal, cheese or no cheese.

For White Wine, Temperature Is Key

For their best flavor, sommeliers say white wines should be served at a temperature of 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

The temperature outside is also a big deal across most of the U.S. and really the entire northern hemisphere right now. So if you’re hot and thirsty, today’s Drink Of The Day, a Spritzer Cocktail or Mocktail should definitely help you cool off.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’re going to need for this drink: