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Red Wine Day
"Let dullards drink the Nymph's pale brew,
The sluggish thin their blood with dew.
For such pale stuff we have no use;
For us the purple grape's rich juice.
Begone, ye chilling water sprite;
Here burning Bacchus rules tonight!”
~ Catullus (84-54 BCE) English translation
If you want the perfect tartan for a kilted wine-tasting tour or celebration, look no further! Rich with the earthy and tawny tones of aged oak, ruby, crimson, garnet, and mahogany, this tartan embodies all the rich colours associated with wine and wine-making that has inspired wine enthusiasts' strongly voiced opinions on the subject, dating back to these early verses. Wine-making itself dates back at least 9,000 years, with historians tracing the first vineyards to the Middle East. From there, the craft spread across the Mediterranean through the Phoenicians and Etruscans before the French embraced it. Today, we enjoy a spectrum of rich red wines from many areas of the world, each with its distinct aromas, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Grenache/Garnacha, Malbec, and Carménère. A recent study suggests that red wine lovers tend to be early risers, dog enthusiasts, and describe themselves as “adventurous, humble, and organized.” In contrast, white wine drinkers are often night owls, cat aficionados, and lean towards being “curious, sarcastic, and perfectionistic.” Of course, kilted wine drinkers may have other interesting characteristics, or lean towards more traditional spirits. At any rate, whether your cellars are stocked with more reds or whites (or whisky), here’s to a toast – "Chin Chin", "Slainte", and "Cheers!" 🤎 💜 ❤️ 🍇🍷
By designer Carol A.L. Martin, this tartan was inspired by a special merlot and evokes the colors of red wine being aged in toasted oak barrels.
The oldest-known winery was discovered in a cave in Vayots Dzor, Armenia. Dated to c. 4100 BC, the site contained a wine press, fermentation vats, jars, and cups. Domesticated grapes were abundant in the Near East from the beginning of the early Bronze Age, starting in 3200 BC.
Dionysus, or Bacchus to the Romans, is the god of merry making, wine, theatre and ecstasy. From his name, we have the word bacchanalia, meaning drunken revelry.
Whether you consider yourself a enthusiast, an oenophile, an anti wine snob, or just enjoy a glass of fine wine, you may enjoy an article about hidden influences in wine tasting, and in particular, a study from the University in Edinburgh which found that different music could boost tasters’ wine scores by 60%. Researchers discovered that a blast of Jimi Hendrix music enhanced cabernet sauvignon, while Kylie Minogue went well with chardonnay.
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