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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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Tomorrow night enjoy Ryan Berkley's art show at Black Wagon or the wine sampling of "Girl-y" wines at MeToo! Cafe. Both nice ways to unwind.
NWKIDS (NW Kids) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:17:28 -0000
Tomorrow night enjoy Ryan Berkley's art show at Black Wagon or the wine sampling of "Girl-y" wines at MeToo! Cafe. Both nice ways to unwind.
Spent time tonight with the Seattle Wine Society, what a great group of people. http://bit.ly/TKtGw
Auranawellness (Aurana Wellness) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:17:27 -0000
Spent time tonight with the Seattle Wine Society, what a great group of people. http://bit.ly/TKtGw
just got home from drinking wine at Yaletown Brew Pub with Steffi...me feel funny!
KylieAnne80 (Kylie Cadwallader) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:16:59 -0000
just got home from drinking wine at Yaletown Brew Pub with Steffi...me feel funny!
Obituary: Oak Room's manager and wine director made each guest feel special (http://cli.gs/HyS40) #DFW #Texas
NewsDFW (DFW Texas News) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:16:59 -0000
Obituary: Oak Room's manager and wine director made each guest feel special (http://cli.gs/HyS40) #DFW #Texas
RT @NewTechHigh: Stay tuned 4 more info on New Tech's auction and how you can participate! || Auction wine to fund public ed? Love it! :-D
808lika (Lika ) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:16:55 -0000
RT @NewTechHigh: Stay tuned 4 more info on New Tech's auction and how you can participate! || Auction wine to fund public ed? Love it! :-D
Daily Wine Pick: HENRY'S DRIVE Shiraz Padthaway Reserve 2006 $50 (Wine Spectator): This round, f.. http://bit.ly/1JR2a7
winespeconline (Wine Spectator .com) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:16:55 -0000
Daily Wine Pick: HENRY'S DRIVE Shiraz Padthaway Reserve 2006 $50 (Wine Spectator): This round, f.. http://bit.ly/1JR2a7
Berkmann Wine Cellars - Wine shippers and wholesalers to the hotel and restaurant trade. Company profile, agency details and news.
Crystle Limited - Wholesaler of wines and spirits. Contact details and stock list.
Meta Description: [ Crystle Limited is a supplier of fine and rare wines, spirits and liqueuers. Unbeatable Champagne prices - all prestige brands ]
Dunbar Fine Wine - Offers advice on wine investment, purchase and storage.
Meta Description: [ Dunbar Fine Wine offering investment advice and consultation on vintage and investment wines ]
Eliot's - Suppliers and distributors of mulled wine and dispensers.
Eurowines - Acts as importer and distributor for over 35 wine producers from countries including Australia, Chile, France, Italy, New Zealand and the USA. Includes search function.
Meta Description: [ Eurowines is the leading free online catalogue of Wines in the UK. ]
Fields Wine Merchansts - A business of central London hotel and restaurant accounts along with a successful wider distribution of a range of agency wines. Contact details and company profile.
Fields Wine Merchants - Wholesale division of Berry Bros and Rudd.
Fine and Rare Wines Ltd - French wine brokers.
Meta Description: [ UPDATED DAILY! ... for classic Red Bordeaux & Sauternes (First Growths, 'Super-Seconds', Yquem etc.); top Burgundies; 'Super-Tuscans', Rare Italians; En-Primeur/Futures & other WINE INVESTMENTS ]
Fine Wine Exchange - Listing of private cellars and wines for sale and a valuation service.
Halewood International Limited - Producer and importer of fine wines, spirits and speciality drinks.
Hatch Mansfield Ltd - Wine wholesaler with information on their wines, the people who make them, the vineyards and tasting notes on the latest vintages.
Jackson Nugent Vintners - Offer up to date information on wines provided. Company profile and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Jackson Nugent Vintners offer an extensive range of quality wines, sold by the case, from around the world. DELHEIM WINES OF STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA AWARD-WINNING SOUTH AFRICAN WINES. Casa Silva Gran Reserva to become Casa Silva Quinta GeneraciónCasa Silva Single Vineyard Reserve to become Ca... ]
Lassemblage - Fine wine traders selling wines through mail order companies. Also offer cellar planning and investment selections.
Meta Description: [ L'assemblage fine wine traders sell wines between GBP £5 and GBP £5000. ]
Laurence Hayward and Partners - Specialists in Claret and wine investment with a wholesale subsidiary. Examples of investments, price list and contact details.
Meta Description: [ We are specialists in Claret and Wine Investment. Our subsidiary Kent & Morayshire Wines offer the Trade a wide selection of fine French wines from our London bond. ]
Le Vigneron - Independent wine merchants and importer specialising in high quality french wines. Also offer a specialist service of personalised wines, champagnes, spirits and bottled beers.
Meta Description: [ Le Vigneron offers a complete service of personalised wine and champagne labels, fine wines, ports, wine gifts and wine packaging. ]
Magnum Fine Wines Plc - Wholesalers of French fine wines, vintage wines and investment wines.
Meta Description: [ Magnum Fine Wines. Wholesalers of quaility fine wines, vintage wines and investment wines. Based in London, UK. ]
Morgenrot Chevaliers PLC - Wine and beer importers to the general public and the licensed trade. Main agents for Krombacher and Cruz Campo.
Meta Description: [ Morgenrot Chevaliers PLC, est 1970, are specialist wine and beer importers, a fine wine selection with one of the largest wine portfolios, personalised label service, and special offers, trading predominatly with restaurants, hotels, and other outlets within the Licensed Trade ]
Park Lane Champagne - Specialist importers of champagne under customers' own label.
Meta Description: [ Park Lane Champagne is the leading importer to the UK of high quality champagne under customers' own brands. Your organisation can be associated directly with first class champagne without committing to high volume orders and a restricted style of branding. ]
Pierhead Wines - Wholesalers of wines and spirits produced in France, Spain and Portugal. Profile, products and events.
Meta Description: [ Pierhead Wines - Wholesalers of fine wines and spirits produced in France, Spain and Portugal. ]
Planet Wine Ltd - Fine wine and Champagne merchant in Sale, Manchester. Priced stock list with recommendations and enquiry form.
Meta Description: [ Planet Wine Ltd, Wine Merchants based in Cheshire, offering red wines, white wines and champagne throughout the UK. ]
Reads World of Wine - Supplier of wines for pubs, hotels and airlines. List of all wine available categorised by region.
Meta Description: [ The World`s leading Specialist Supplier of Quality Wines in Quarter Bottles(187.5ml)for Pubs, Catering, Hotels and Airlines. ]
Robert Whitaker Associates - Wines and spirit marketing and sales development. Contact details and company profile.
Roger Harris Wines - Beaujolais wine mail order specialist. Offers a selection of wines produced by small families who have been vignerons for generations.
RS Wines Ltd. - Retailer based in Bristol. Product list and contact information.
The Bin Club - Specialist wine club for members. Wine stored until matured or required.
Waters Wine Merchants Limited - Supplier of wines from around the world. Site requires Adobe Acrobat reader.
Meta Description: [ SUSPENDED BY SUSP. CONTROL PANEL ]
Waverley - Servicing the corporate business market delivering wine, spirits, champagne and gourmet food.
Meta Description: [ Wine Gifts and corporate wine from waverley TBS online wine gift shop UK ]
Western Wines - Importer and supplier of wines to supermarkets.
Wine and Spirit International - Importers and exporters of speciality spirits. Trade only site for which some areas require password.
Meta Description: [ Wine and Spirit International Ltd. is an importer and exporter of top shelf speciality spirits. We're known for the widest range of imported 'Mexican Spirits' and Absinthes in Europe ]
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