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Wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by the fermentation of fruit, typically grapes though a number of other fruits are also quite popular - such as plum, elderberry and blackcurrant. Non-grape wines are called fruit wine or country wine. Other products are made from starch based materials, such as barley wine, rice wine, and sake. Beverages made from other fermentable material such as honey (mead), or that are distilled, such as brandy, are not wines. The English word wine and its equivalents in other languages are protected by law in many jurisdictions.
Etymology
The word wine comes from the Old English win, which derives from the Proto-Germanic *winam which was an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, (which can mean either the "wine" or the "vine"), from Aeolic Greek Fοίνος, (woinos) and from earlier languages such as Hebrew יין (yayin). *.
Early history
Wine residue has been identified by Patrick McGovern's team at the University Museum, Pennsylvania, in ancient pottery jars. Records include ceramic jars from the Neolithic sites at Shulaveri, Georgia (about 6000 BC) Hajji Firuz Tepe in the Zagros Mountains of present-day Iran (5400-5000 BC) and from Late Uruk (3500-3100 BC) occupation at the site of Uruk, in Mesopotamia [http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/research/Exp_Rese_Disc/NearEast/wine.shtml. The identifications are based on the identification of tartaric acid and tartrate salts using a form of infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). These identifications are regarded with caution by some biochemists because of the risk of false positives, particularly where complex mixtures of organic materials, and degradation products, may be present. The identifications have not yet been replicated in other laboratories. More on [ Wine ]
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Slight wine/panto/pantowine hangover. Day in the studio for work on new projects.
ergophizmiz (Ergo Phizmiz) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:13:11 -0000
Slight wine/panto/pantowine hangover. Day in the studio for work on new projects.
Having a wine because the weather is fine
chanelle_eh (chanelle_eh) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:13:09 -0000
Having a wine because the weather is fine
@VizTopTips The same applies for red wine stained teeth - drink (and gargle) a bottle of white wine and they'll be shiny and clean
dreegs (Rhod) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:12:57 -0000
@VizTopTips The same applies for red wine stained teeth - drink (and gargle) a bottle of white wine and they'll be shiny and clean
mulled wine hangover
misterarendt (Paul Arendt) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:12:50 -0000
mulled wine hangover
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RingTonesGo (Jawad Ashraf) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:12:26 -0000
Rainy Nights, Pizza, Wine, and Movies! - DivineCaroline: I seldom crave the bright lights and big city on a Fri.. http://bit.ly/90oTca
RT @VizTopTips: IF YOU have drunk too much red wine to drive, simply drink an equal quantity of white wine to cancel out the effects. Pr ...
fionasherriff (Fiona Sherriff) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:12:25 -0000
RT @VizTopTips: IF YOU have drunk too much red wine to drive, simply drink an equal quantity of white wine to cancel out the effects. Pr ...
J. Gallo Winery - One of the world's largest producers, with wineries in the United States, Italy, and Australia. Includes information about product lines, awards, and the company.
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A - Volunteer experts answer questions about wine.
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Ask the Wine Master - Offers knowledge and advice about winemaking and viticulture, along with tips on tasting, pouring, and serving wine. Submit your own wine questions.
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Baron Phillippe de Rothschild S.A. - Owns properties in France, Chile, and the United States. Contains detailed information about the many brands, including Château Mouton-Rothschild, and the company, as well as online sales. [Flash required]
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Beringer Blass Wine Estates - Owns wineries in the United States, Australia, Italy, and Chile. Features wine clubs, winery profiles, and investor relations.
Boisset - Family-owned producer with locations in France, the United States, and Canada. Includes property list, a company overview, staff profiles, and winemaking information. [Flash required]
BottleCount - Free online cellar organization service that stores tasting notes, scores, and location. Includes instructions, a discussion board, and a database.
Meta Description: [ A free online wine cellar organizer. ]
C Wineeducation.com - Basic and advanced information, along with reviews, from a wine consultant.
Canandaigua Wine - Owns vineyards and wineries in the United States, Australia, and Chile, producing several popular brands. Includes company information, recipes, and wine basics.
Cellarnotes.net - Reference with information about grape varieties, wine types, production regions, storing, serving, and terminology.
Meta Description: [ Cellar Notes on the Net. Wine reference for beginners and experts. Food & Wine, vintage chart, links, travel tips, winery database, auction prices and worldwide wine information. ]
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Chalone Wine Group - Parent company for seven wineries in California, Washington State, and France. [Flash required]
Clicquot, Inc. - Multinational producer offers information about their brands, including Veuve Cliquot, Krug, Chateau D'Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Bouchard Pere et Fils, Castello di Monsanto, and Cloudy Bay.
DamnGoodWine.com - Features reviews of wines and winery visits, articles, basic information for beginners, an ask the experts section, and event listings.
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild - History, vineyard and vintage information about the first growth Bordeaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, and other family properties in France, Spain, Portugal, and the United States.
Enemyvessel.com - Offers the Wine Therapy discussion forums for general topics and organizing tastings.
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Harrington's West Coast Wine Net - Provides informational updates on wineries and other industry matters. Also offers wine tasting notes, food matching suggestions, wine discussion and chat.
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Into Wine - An exploration of the world of wine including wine and the Bible, storing wine, events calendar and wine toasts.
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ISWN - International Standard Wine Number offers a searchable database of wines identified by a unique code. Includes information about the wines, producers, and production regions.
Lisa Shea's WineIntro - Features reviews, a glossary, tasting instructions, descriptions of wine types, discussion forums, and food and wine pairing information.
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Novus Vinum - Covers a range of topics, including tasting notes, feature articles, a glossary, food pairing tips, events, and links. From Gayot.com.
Meta Description: [ A special site for unusual and handcrafted wines with comprehensive tasting notes, wine events, tips and news. ]
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Sutter Home Wine Guide - Tips about buying, storing and serving wine, choosing glassware, and pairing food with wine.
The Internet Guide to Wine and Wine FAQ. - Frequently Asked Questions along with personal observations on the subject.
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The Wine Room - Provides information about the world's wine. You can also sign up for a monthly newsletter.
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TheWineGuru.com - Offers reviews, articles, chat room, and wine education.
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Vino.com - Features winery and retailer databases, recipes with wine-pairing suggestions, news, articles, and a weekly audio program. Also sells wine-related gifts.
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VINOmania - Curiosities, suggestions and games about wine. A special section about wines of Italy. Updated monthly.
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Vinopolis - A visitor attraction and events venue dedicated to the whole world of wine. Located in London, UK.
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W3Commerce: Tasting Wine - Covers diverse topics including tasting, food pairing, production regions, and vocabulary.
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Warpa! - Free online management of cellar contents, tasting notes, ratings, and labels in a personal account. Also contains a discussion forum.
Wine Alley - A free service site with ads, notices of wine related events, and wine making forums.
Wine on the Web - Frequently updated interviews, news, and reviews for a wide range of budgets. Also contains audio features [ASF format].
Meta Description: [ Wine on the Web ... the Talking Wine Magazine. This US Edition brings worldwide interviews, independent wine reviews and latest wine news. Its searchable database offers both domestic and imported wines. ]
Wine Regions of the World - Information on wine regions and cultivation. One of a series of interlinked sites, sponsored by distributor and marketer Hatch Mansfield, about the history, science, and culture of wine.
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Wine Television - Information about the international television series. Includes episode summaries, news, articles, event listings, recipes, and an ask the expert section.
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Wineanswers.com - Offers information through FAQs, columns, quizzes, a glossary, and e-mailing the experts directly. Managed by the Wine Market Council, a non-profit US trade organization.
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Wines.com - A large and rich guide to wine on the internet with columnists like Jerry D. Mead. Message boards and recommendations, lots of links.
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WinWein - A wine software program for wine cellar management. Product information, download, news and comments.
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yumseng.com - Informal, informational coverage of the wine scene in Singapore.
YumYuk.com - Provides information about how to choose wines, reviews by editors and users, and the ability to search for wines by flavor preferences.
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