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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
No dullards or sluggards here—only those ready to raise a glass in style! If you’re seeking the perfect tartan for a kilted wine-tasting tour or celebration (one that could even stand up to a spilled glass), look no further.
Woven in earthy, tawny tones of aged oak, ruby, crimson, garnet, and mahogany, this tartan, inspired by a special merlot and evoking the colors of red wine aged in toasted oak barrels, embodies the rich palette of wine and winemaking—shades that have inspired centuries of poetry, passion, and spirited debate!
The story of wine stretches back at least 9,000 years, with the earliest vineyards rooted in the Middle East. From there, the art of winemaking spread across the Mediterranean, nurtured by the Phoenicians and Etruscans, before finding its famed home in France. Today, the world enjoys a rich variety of reds—Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Grenache/Garnacha, Malbec, and Carménère—each with its own bouquet, body, and loyal following.
Some of the most celebrated red wine regions are legendary in their own right. Bordeaux and Burgundy in France remain benchmarks of elegance and tradition, while Italy’s Tuscany—with its bold Chiantis and Brunellos—embodies rustic warmth. Spain’s Rioja and Ribera del Duero offer rich, oak-aged Tempranillos, while Argentina’s Mendoza produces world-class Malbec at the foot of the Andes. In the New World, California’s Napa Valley and Australia’s Barossa Valley have carved out global reputations for powerful Cabernets and Shiraz.
And though Scotland is famed for whisky, it has its own ties to wine as well. Historically, Scots were enthusiastic importers of French claret, especially during the Auld Alliance with France, and great Highland houses often kept deep wine cellars alongside their whisky stores. So whether the bottle is local or continental, a kilted toast has long been part of Scottish conviviality.
Whatever fills your glass—be it red, white, or whisky—raise it high in good company. Chin Chin, Slàinte, and Cheers! 🤎 💜 ❤️ 🍇 🍇 🍇 🍷 🍷 🍷
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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