John Richard
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2,700-Year-Old Wine Press, Carvings Discovered By Archaeologists In Iraq
Archaeologists in Iraq revealed Sunday their discovery of a large-scale wine factory from the rule of the Assyrian kings 2,700 years ago, along with stunning monumental rock-carved royal reliefs. The stone bas-reliefs, showing kings praying to the gods, were cut into the walls of a nearly nine-kilometer-long (5.5-mile) irrigation canal at Faida in northern Iraq,…
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Here Are The Wine Glasses for Every Type of Person, According a Sommelier
Wine pros agree that you’ll give your favorite red or white a boost when you serve it in a glass that’s the right shape and size. You can drink wine from whatever vessel you want, be it a wine glass, coffee mug, mason jar, or dixie cup. Heck, you can ditch the glass altogether and…
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The Most Creatively Shaped Wine Glasses You’ve Never Heard Of
What’s the deal of having a good wine glass for good wine? Does it really matter? So let’s talk wine glasses. And why they matter so much. Proper glassware is more than just a flourish for your dining table. The right glass changes how you smell and taste wine, and it should inspire confidence as…
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Vineyards and Wineries Turn To New Technology After Struggle With Covid-19 Worker Shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a shift in the working world – changing every aspect from location, hours, and even availability of labor. Vineyards in Italy are a prime example of this, with a shortage of workers leading farmers to turn to robotic solutions, ushering in a new era of industry. This piece from the…
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What She Made Him Do After He Spilled Wine On Her Dress, He Had No Idea What Would Be Next!
Guy Stunned When Woman Demands He Shell Out $6k For A New Dress After He Accidentally Spilled Wine On Her Old One We don’t really know when “Accidents Happen,” it’s uncontrollable by it can be avoided sometimes. But how we respond after the accident happens does matter because it might also involve hard choices.…
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Brad Pitt JUST Released A New Champagne: ‘This is New Extremes for Quality,’ Says Pitt
Fleur de Miraval ER2 is Château Miraval’s first release since Pitt paired with new partners on the brand. Brad Pitt got into the booze industry, much like every other notable celeb in Hollywood, years back with now ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Earlier this month, Angelina Jolie offloaded her stake in Château Miraval — the wine brand…
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This Popular Winery Has An Underground Wine Cave You Have Got To See
Are you a wine lover and looking for a place to celebrate your wedding? Well, you might as well consider this in your bucket list. West Virginia has that place all in one, a vineyard with an underground chapel and stocked with countless bottles of wine. It’s time you found out all about Lambert’s Vineyard…
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This Stylish Home Is ANY Wine Lover’s Dream!
The formerly blasé basement at the Kips Bay Decorator Show House transformed into a chic wine lounge with just the right amount of dramatic flair. Liz MacPhail, an Austin-based pro designer who s cleverly styled space: part lounge, part temperature-controlled vino storage, 100 percent oenophile’s fantasy. She answers to the wood-paneled, cigar smoke-filled man cave.…
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The Napa Valley Wine Train’s Themed Rides Are Back, Check Them Out!
The Napa Valley Wine Train is running its festive trains back for the holiday season. It includes tours for its “Wizards and Witches” murder mystery, as well as holiday rides. It is also a favorite attraction for those who like a little glitz and old-school glamour any time of year The modern Amtrak ride doesn’t…
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Everything You Need to Know About Pét-Nat, That Funky Funkiness
Imagine Champagne without the pretense or the price and you’ve got the wine of the moment: pétillant naturel. Move over Prosecco. Pétillant naturel—which means “naturally bubbly” and affectionately known as “pét-nat”— an industry secret is now coming to the forefront as the sparkling wine of the moment. Yes, it has “natural” in its name, which…