Storytelling: The History of Wine

“Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence” – Robert Fripp

Drinking wine is a social activity that people share with friends and family throughout the year, and especially at the holidays.  Warm, cozy feelings on cool evenings from stories told around a blazing fire.  Storytelling has been a part of the wine experience for thousands of years and continues today when we gather with loved ones, reminiscing about memories & telling tales inspired by the wine we drink. You may have bottles of wine that you have been holding for a special occasion.  Once you finally have the perfect moment to share that bottle with some friends, pop the cork and watch the wine, and the stories flow. It makes for an unforgettable evening.  While you are remembering all the old stories of the year, you might start thinking about the early stories of wine. “10-Little Known Wine Facts” by TLC’s Rebecca Fairley Raney tells a few facts about the history of wine, along with some useful facts that are beneficial to know.

It is believed that the first wine was discovered, tasted, and then deliberately produced about 10,000 years ago — If wine wasn’t the first alcoholic beverage, then the yeast from grapes was used to make the first beer — The first clear health benefit of wine was that it saved growing populations from the diseases caused by bad water.

Now that you know a little more about the history and other interesting facts about wine, open that flavorful bottle with your friends and pass along the knew tales that you have learned to start creating more memories that can be shared the next time you enjoy a wonderful bottle of wine with friends and family.  Mira embodies the full experience when it comes to a good bottle of wine. Each bottle should bring new memories to your table that can be shared now, as well as 10 years down the road.