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World's Oldest Champagne Found
Posted by perle0 on 2010-07-17 23:50:45
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 Divers exploring a shipwreck found recently in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland had even more reason to celebrate when they found that the ship contained up to 30 bottles of what is now the world's oldest drinkable Champagne. |
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"Celebrate the Grape" Contest
Posted by perle0 on 2007-10-01 16:29:37
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 The Center for Wine Origins is sponsoring a sweepstakes offering 3 trips to a European wine center.
Three grand-prize winners will win a getaway for two to Champagne, France; Porto, Portugal; or Jerez, Spain.
Simply take their little quiz on the wines of these three famous regions to enter the contest. (Looks like you don't have to be right to win.) |
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Saudis Shocked at Illegal Wine Factories
Posted by perle0 on 2005-09-21 23:00:54
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 Recent reports in the local media giving details of raids on illegal wine factories across the Kingdom have shocked the Islamic Saudi society, where alcohol is banned.
Saudi society continues to refuse to admit alcohol use is rife in the country, with the authorities arguing that those who engage in the illegal activity aim to spread evil without realising that large amounts of alcoholic drinks are due to local demands, according to a report in the Arabic daily Asharq Al Awsat on Saturday. |
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