1,090

The cost (in US dollars) for a bottle of the 2000 vintage of the First Growth Château Latour. The “library” vintage was re-released in mid-March. In 2012, Château Latour stunned the world by being the first top chateau to discontinue the practice of selling futures, saying it preferred to sell the wine directly to consumers and only when it was deemed ready to actually drink. The time is apparently now.

The wheat-like grain, spelt, is native to what region?

A. Southern Germany

B. The Midwest of the United States

C. Northern Mexico

D. The mountains of China

Spelt originated in Germany (and Switzerland too), according to the Northern Grain Growers Association. Spelt (aka “dinkle” in Germany), is similar in flavor and texture to wheat, and is typically milled into bread flour. Breads made from this grain are often heavier and denser in texture than breads made with wheat flour. Spelt has been grown for over 6,000 years. However, the grain went out of fashion in the early 20^th century because wheat was easier to thresh. Over the past decade, the demand for spelt has skyrocketed as consumers search for alternatives to wheat.

Dirty

A negative description of wines with chemical or microbial “off” odors and flavors usually resulting from faulty winemaking. The implication is that something is present in the wine that shouldn’t be.

1,090

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