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Roman wine-making villa unearthed in Spain! But what was the wine like?
Exciting archaeological news for wine-lovers who frequently think about the Roman empire: A large wine-making villa has been unearthed at Sant Gregori villa near the coastal town of Burriana, Spain. Archaeology Magazine reports that the four-acre site is complete with all the facilities required to grow, ferment, and store grapes and wine. There are even…
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There’s tomato wine, who knew?
Last week, Pizza Hut dropped a product on the world that we didn’t know we needed: Pizza wine. Not wine to pair with pizza (although you could, I guess) but pizza-flavored wine. Made from tomatoes. It comes in a 375 ml bottle for $25, and there’s also a gift set ($60) with two stainless steel…
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Houston Pit Stop: Golden Oak Micro Cellar
What is better than a glass of Texas wine on a perfect fall day? A glass of Texas wine with pasture views, of course! We had just such a an idyllic experience on a recent trip from the Houston metro area back home to Dallas. Those of you who travel through Texas know the drive…
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The Amtrak Mimosa Hack
The Amtrak Mimosa Hack. Hey, that rhymes! So, have you ever been cruising down a wide open plain while someone else is driving, looking at cows, looking at clouds, looking at garbage fires in people’s yards, four hours to go until your destination and thought, “Well, this is fine…but it would be better with a…