Ancient Grapes: Pinot Gris | October 2021
Pinot Gris. Source: Foundation Plant Services – University of California, Davis. Pinot Gris...
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Author: Libbie Agran
Ancient Grapes: Cinsault | October 2021
This red wine grape (species Vitis vinifera) is also known as Cinsaut, Cinq Sao and Ottavianello.
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History of Amphorae Worldwide | October 2021
Archaeology and sciences focusing on geology and plant remains provide the best starting point for discovering the beginnings of viticulture. Ancient organics deriving from grapes and wine are being studied with radiocarbon dating, high-resolution microscopy, and DNA analysis.
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Amphora: Earliest Pottery Vessels | October 2021
Pottery provides the archaeological record to study various aspects of amphorae design, their contents and their use in commerce and trade. Each of the clay amphorae described is unique in its geographical location, purpose, use, and cultural history.
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Richard Blake: Legendary Printer of Wine Labels
Blake Printery, founded in the city of San Luis Obispo, established the business of producing and printing wine labels for the wine industry with a graphic design team and cutting-edge technology that has become one of the most famous and dynamic in the world.
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