Medieval Geeky Winemaking Fact: Ancient Greece
Much modern wine culture derives from the practices of the ancient Greeks; while the exact arrival of wine in Greek territory is unknown, it was known to both the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures. [8] Dionysos was the Greek god of wine and revelry, and wine was frequently referred to in the works of Homer and Aesop. In Homeric myths wine is usually served in "mixing bowls", in which strong wine was dilluted (presumably with water) in order to serve a large number of people. Diluted? I NEVER!
I haven't felt like drinking a big bold red in the summer heat. But I got a hair up my backside for a "smack you in the face red" today since it was cool. After riffling around my cavernous eight bottle wine refrigerator I settled on the 2003 Eagle Vale Cabernet Sauvignon. Wow. Yep, that was my first word after I took the first sip of this powerful Cab. My mother was kind enough to send me a bottle after two lengthy conversations about her undying love for it. Spot on with the cocoa, spice, and black currant and a bit of cedar. Great long finish but easy enough to drink by itself. Grab a bottle before the 2003 vintage is gone!
