Chemical analysis supports the idea that the combination of local environment and winemaking practices gives wines a unique flavour – which could help prevent wine fraud Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2266898-chemical-signature-of-malbec-wines-backs-up-concept-of-terroir/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
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Ancient Celts were partial to beer, mead and imported Greek wines
Analysing ancient pots has revealed the drinking habits of Celts in France. Over 2000 years ago they were drinking beer, mead and imported Greek wines Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2206989-ancient-celts-were-partial-to-beer-mead-and-imported-greek-wines/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
As Chinese Buy French Vineyards, Names Like Château Imperial Rabbit Rattle Purists
Renamed estates stir consternation among tradition-bound French. Rabbits are hunted in the Bordeaux, they note, and there are no “Tibetan Antelopes.” Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/06/world/europe/france-china-wine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss