City of Chocolate

Located in the French town of Tain l’Hermitage (overlooking the vineyards of Hermitage) in the… Continue reading

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A petrol (gasoline) aroma and flavor in wine comes from the proximity of vines planted… Continue reading

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“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the wine I drink, I feel shame! Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the vineyards and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this wine, they might be out of work, and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, ‘It is better that I drink this wine and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver.”

—Jack Handey, humorist