Notes from the Phantom Wine-O
I have always liked the stories and legends I hear that are related to wine. Here’s one from the ancient Persians. According to their legend, their King Jemsheed loved grapes. He hid them in his cellar in jars marked “poison” so th
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he could enjoy them all year long. Of course, the grapes began to ferment within the jars. One day a concubine, distraught over falling out of the king’s favor, tried to commit suicide by drinking out of the jars. She fell into a deep sleep (passed out?), and when she awoke she began to tell of the wonderful dreams she had. Thus, according to the Persians, the magical properties of wine were discovered.-With thanks to Thomas Conkllin
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