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The Mythology of Wine III: Ancient Egypt

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

Ancient Egypt was not an ideal place for vineyards. Its alluvial soil along the Nile was too rich, the temperature was consistently too hot, and the vines couldn’t achieve proper dormancy. But as soon as Upper and Lower Egypt were united under … Continue reading →

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The Mythology of Wine II: Ancient Canaan and Old Testament Israel

Posted on August 9, 2018 by

Ancient Canaan, much of which became biblical Israel, had the best conditions in the ancient Near East for producing wine.  The cool winters in the highlands put the vines into true dormancy, allowing them to develop better grapes during the growing season, … Continue reading →

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The Mythology of Wine – A First Sip

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

Now that I’m living in California wine country, farming my own grapevines, and making my own wine, I’ve taken a special interest in the mythology associated with vineyards, wine, and wine deities. It is fascinating material that deserves to become … Continue reading →

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