Posts Tagged ‘Beverage’


Grape Varieties of McLaren Vale

Notable for producing Shiraz, the grape is by far the most important variety for the region, accounting for about 50% of the total crush. The area’s thin soils, limited water, and warm summers harness Shiraz’s natural vigor and produce intense flavored fruit, and wine with a deep purple color that can last decades in the bottle.

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Shiraz origins

Syrah has a long documented history in the Rhne region of Southeastern France, and it was not known if it had originated in that region. In 1998, a study conducted by Carole Meredith’s research group in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at University of California, Davis used DNA typing and extensive grape reference material from the viticultural research station in Montpellier, France to conclude that Syrah was the offspring of the grape varieties Dureza (father) and Mondeuse Blanche (mother).

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Where Does The Beer Glass Come From?

It is well known that beer has been with mankind for a long time. As beer changed over the years, so did the way we drink it. The earlier vessels man used for drinking included earthenware, pottery, carved out wood, and even sewn-together pieces of leather. Beer glasses improved over time. Early Europeans living during the time of the Bubonic plague saw the creation of beer steins, which had an enclosed top on the steins to keep flies from landing in the brew and getting the person sick.

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