1) Wine Toast - The word "toast," meaning a wish of good health, started in ancient Rome, where a piece of toasted bread was dropped into wine.
2) The Oldest Wine - The wreck of the TITANIC holds the oldest wine cellar in the world and despite the depth and wreckage, the bottles are still intact.
3) Wine in a Box - Australia developed wine in a box in the ‘70s. The wine inside of the box is stored in a bladder that is not exposed to air. This means that the wine may last up to a few weeks compared to a few days.
4) Celebrity Wine - Celebrities who own vineyards include Francis Ford Coppola, Cliff Richard, Mick Hucknall, Victoria Beckham, Joe Montana, Sting, Gerard Depardieu.
5) Lizard Wine?? - Chameleons are not afraid of harvesting machines.They often end up being picked off the vines and crushed along with the grapes.
A little bit of trivia for your weekend! Enjoy, share with friends!!!
Friday, August 21, 2009
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