Did you ever wonder about the origin of the word “wine”? Why do we call this delectable drink a four letter word? Researchers have found that the word “wine” originated with the Pelasgian people who actually lived in the area of the Aegean Sea even before the Greeks did. The first time it appeared in written form was as the Greek word “oinos.” It is believed that the Greek word can be traced back to Dionysus, the god who first revealed the secret of wine to an ancient group of Greeks called Cretans. The use of wine itself dates back to about 8000 BC in an area of the world known as Georgia, Armenia, and Iran. It was known to be consumed in Europe for the first time around 4500 BC in the area of the Balkans. Read the rest of this entry »
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve Party, you need to know how to open all those champagne bottles! Here’s a great video tutorial that will show you all you need to know. If you take a fancy to any of the products discussed in the video, you’ll be able to find them in our store.
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