What we call “old world” wine today isn’t really as old if the actual history of wine is considered. It was long before the wine making boom in Burgundy, Bordeaux or Tuscany took off that people relished the intoxicating effects of wine. Archeological findings Archeologists continue to uncover the mysterious veil of the history of [...]
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History of wine
Posted in Curiosities, tagged archeological findigs, history of wine, the oldest drinkable wine, the oldest wine, the oldest wine bottle, wine in Egypt, wine in Georgia, wine in the ancient Egypt, wine in the ancient Greece, wine in the ancient Rome, wine tales on February 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Rare wine cellar in Vienna
Posted in Austria, Curiosities, Videos, tagged outstanding wine cellars, Palais Coburg, Vienna, wine, wine cellar, wine collection on February 12, 2010 | 1 Comment »
The wine cellar at Palais Coburg is a must see for every wine enthusiast or even for a curiosity seeker.
I have made a short video there so have a look. I am sure after seeing this you will pack your suitcase in a minute and head for a weekend in this charming Austrian capital.
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