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Number of names on the waitlist for rosé gummy bears made with expensive Château d’Esclans“Whispering Angel” Rosé from France. The 3.5-ounce boxes of rosé gummies sell for $8.50 each. The gummies–which come in two different shapes: bears, and rosettes–are made by the luxury candy company Sugarfina. Reportedly, the alcohol in the wine is lost in the gummification process, so the gummies are considered safe for kids.

“Old vines”—a common description on some wine labels—is an ambiguous term, sometimes applied to vines no more than 10 years old. However, there is an old vine that is certified by Guinness World Records. In which of the following countries can the oldest living grapevine be found?

A. Mexico

B. Slovenia

C. Israel

D. Greece

The wine region of Maribor, Slovenia, is home to the world’s oldest living grapevine. The vine was certified by Guinness World Records in 2004 and is the native red variety žametovka. At over 400 years old, the vine currently produces less than a gallon of wine per year. This small yield of wine is put into tiny bottles and given each year to presidents and other important world figures.

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