Centuries ago, people would drink wine in lieu of water. The water at that time was generally unclean and natural fermentation, as when wine is made, could kill bacteria caused by salmonella and cholera.
Grapes are the most planted fruit by volume worldwide!
The largest bottle of wine is 15 liters. It houses 20 typical sized bottles of wine, and is called the “Nebuchadnezzar”.
“Toasting” originated in ancient Rome. Its original intention was to soften the bitter taste of wine by dropping a piece of toasted bread in your glass.
Read the full series of Dr. Virani’s wine recommendations.
Read the story about how and why Dr. Virani became a wine sommelier here.
Read Dr. Virani’s wine fun facts here.
Looking for a romantic, date-night wine? Read Dr. Virani’s choice here.
A white burgundy is a perfect après-ski wine. Read about Dr. Virani’s choice here.
A delicious tempranillo is a great way to welcome the warm days of spring. Here’s Dr. Virani’s recommendation.
A cabernet sauvignon that is nearly a meal in itself. Read her recommendation here.
Read why summer, optometry and Riojas are a heavenly combination here.
Sangria recipe? Yes, please. Look here.
An entrepreneur expands interest into wine-making – deliciously. Read the story here.
A cabernet sauvignon to warm the heart. Read it here.