Wine News: Merde, Miracles, and Movies
By James Oliver Cury
Fed up with being underappreciated, a winemaker in France resorted to gimmickry and released "'Vin de Merde" (crap wine). It sold out. How do you top that? (BBC via Coldmud)
Villagers in the South of Rome suddenly claimed they could pour wine from the kitchen sink. Everyone thought it was a miracle until reports came in that it was a plumbing mix-up. What would Jesus say? (Decanter)
Wilson Daniels, a company that represents many major wines, has launched an online video series. Check out their movies starring Tokaji, Domaine Faiveley, and more. Just don't call them ads.
If you're just dying to get a chuckle out of grandpa, consider wrapping a gift bottle with one of these chucklehead labels ($3.95 each) from Cerebral Itch (pictured). Ideal for folks who wanted to cover up the true brand anyway.
Previously: Five Up and Coming Wine Regions
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