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  Champagne glass pyramid sets new world record

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  More than 54,000 Champagne coupes have been used to set a new world record for the ‘largest drinking glass pyramid’.

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  Lack of bottles delays production of sparkling wine in the Bairrada region

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  Companies that were unable to buy bottles in large quantities in advance anticipate difficulties towards the end of the year.

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  Cazcabel

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  In a dusty, hidden corner of the Jalisco mountains, a medicine man known as Don Cazcabel has become a legend…

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  Crystal Head Vodka - What do you think?

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  Crystal Head vodka is much more than a vodka! It is a monument in the form of vodka. With its peculiar crystal shape, it captures the interest of many, even those who do not appreciate vodka.

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  Drink with Moderation

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  Not many countries have set the minimum price at which a bottle of wine can be sold by law. Ireland recently joined that list, pricing it at 7.40 (£6.20).

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  Madeira Island drinks

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  The island of Madeira is known, in particular, for its wine lands, which date back almost to the time of the island's discovery, in 1419, for its liqueurs, the famous rum or sugar cane brandy, witnessed in Madeira's documentary heritage since the 16th century, but what really stands out more and more is the «Poncha».

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  Quinta do Crasto

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  Located in a prime spot in the Douro Demarcated Region in Northern Portugal, Quinta do Crasto has been in the family of Leonor and Jorge Roquette for more than a century. Like all the other great Douro estates, Quinta do Crasto dates far back into ancient times. The name Crasto comes from the Latin castrum meaning “Roman fort”. Quinta do Crasto products are of inestimable quality, wines, port wines and olive oil...all availables at WinerShop....

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  Games of Thrones

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  Game of Thrones is an American television series created by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, based on the book series The Chronicles of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Voted best TV series of the 21st century in 2020, in a popular poll by Digital Spy magazine, Game of Thrones was broadcast on HBO from April 17, 2011 to May 19, 2019.The main cast includes Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey, Emilia Clarke, Iain Glen, Michelle Fairley, Richard Madden, Kit Harington, Sophie...

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  Portuguese Filigrana

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  The Art of Filigree over timeThe origin of filigree dates back to the third millennium BC, in Mesopotamia. The oldest pieces date back to 2500 BC and were discovered in the graves of Ur, in present-day Iraq. Other pieces, discovered in Syria, date from approximately 2100 BC.

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  Ancient Roman wine shipwreck found near Sicily

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  Researchers have found the ruins of a ship believed to have been transporting wine and olive oil in the Mediterranean more than 2,000 years ago.

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  How Whisky is made?

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  The whiskey manufacturing process is quite complex and involves a series of steps. Each of them plays an important role in the final quality of the drink. For this reason, many of the best whiskeys in the world have meticulous recipes and procedures that are kept under 7 keys. See the steps:

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  Wine Regions

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  Discover in this article some historical facts about some of the most famous wines in Portugal, from their origins, to the people who were behind the creation of these wines, to their region.

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