Category Archives: Facts
Newer posts →Why Do We Swirl Wine?
November 2, 2011Swirling wine: is it just to look cool, or does it actually serve a purpose? Watch this video to find out…
Posted in Facts | Tagged Aerator, Decanting, swirl wine, Swirling wine, why do we swirl wine, why swirl wine | Leave a comment //Marie Antoinette vs. Helen of Troy
November 1, 2011The shape of the shallow and wide-mouthed Champagne glass is claimed by the French to be a tribute to the breast of Marie Antoinette, but the Greeks claim the glass is a tribute to the breast of Helen of Troy.
Posted in Facts | Tagged Champagne, Helen of Troy, Marie Antoinette | Leave a comment //Little Red Wine Riding Hood
October 28, 2011In 1990, a traditional version of Little Red Riding Hood was removed from schools in Empire, California; supposedly because the classic Grimm’s fairy tale recounts that the little girl took a bottle of wine to her grandmother. ”That passage condones … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged Little Red Wine Riding Hood | Leave a comment //Top 10 Songs About Wine.
October 26, 2011There are countless numbers of songwriters who’ve also been inspired by wine, but writing songs about wine isn’t a new phenomena. The "Charles Heidsieck Waltz" was an orchestral piece composed by Paul Mestrozzi which debuted in 1895! Below are my … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged Chateauneuf du Pape, Cristal, Rap About Wine, Songs About Wine, Wine Music | Leave a comment //The Purpose of the Wine Bottle “Punt”.
October 25, 2011The indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle is referred to as the "punt", but what is it? Watch this video to find out!
Posted in Facts, Funny | Tagged punt, Video, wine bottle punt | Leave a comment //Beef Made Easy–A Guide to Retail Beef Cuts, and Recommended Cooking Methods.
October 24, 2011Quite a handy little guide! Click the image to get a larger view; then print it out (at work obviously, as it’ll use-up a lot of ink), and stick it in your kitchen! Then, hide it when your friends come … Continue reading
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