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Wednesday 30 November 2005

Wine Wanderings from France to the U.S.

Greetings from the vine!

Today I bring you a collection of wine terms, tips, trivia and events I call "Wine Wanderings." Without further ado, let the wandering begin!

Quote of the Week: "One barrel of wine can work more miracles than a church full of saints."

- Italian proverb

b Did you know that Champagne is only made in Champagne? Wine-growing in France's Champagne region dates to the end of the third century A.D. Until the 17th century, only still (non bubbly) white, red and rose wines were produced, different than the champagne we know today.

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Tuesday 22 November 2005

Tastemakers: Wine

Fifty years ago, France dominated the wine world. Fifty years ago California's Napa Valley was a sleepy agricultural community, as was Oregon's rain-soaked Willamette Valley. Fifty years ago, American wines were the beverage of choice for hobos and alcoholics, not wine connoisseurs.

A lot has changed in 50 years.

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