2. The science of wine is called oenology!
3. Cork was developed as a bottle closure in the late 17th century. It was only after this that bottles were lain down for aging, and the bottle shapes slowly changed from short and bulbous to tall and slender.
4. According to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, there are 100 calories in a 5-ounce glass of wine. Plus wine is fat-free and cholesterol-free!
5. As white wines age, they gain color. Red wines, on the other hand, lose color as they age.
6. It is a common misconception that wines improve with age. In fact, more than 90% of all wines should be consumed within one year.
7. The top three imported wines sold in the U.S. are Yellowtail (Australia), Cavit (Italy), and Concha y Toro (Chile).
8. The top three U.S. states in terms of wine consumption are CA, FL, and NY!
9. Owning wine labels is a growing trend in the celeb world! Lil John (Little Jonathan Winery), Madonna (Ciccone Vineyard and Winery), and Dan Aykroyd (Dan Aykroyd Wines) all own labels!
10. 1-2 glasses of wine a day, for women, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease!!!
So go out and buy you some wine people!!! CHEERS!!!
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