# \#wine **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/wine/105.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Is There A Generational Difference In Southern Manners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-generational-difference-in-southern-manners/1032678)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-generational-difference-in-southern-manners/1032678 "2026-09-01T13:30:25Z")
From The Atlantic: Excerpt: Today, the extent to which southerners are mannerly has evolved, as all things do. Some southerners lament what they see as a recent loss to their distinctive approach to etiquette, but th… --- ## [What’s For Drinks Tonight: Episode 2025 - The Empire Strikes Back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-for-drinks-tonight-episode-2025-the-empire-strikes-back/1015630)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-for-drinks-tonight-episode-2025-the-empire-strikes-back/1015630 "2026-06-24T21:38:55Z")
Continuing the discussion from What's For Dinner Tonight: Episode 2021 – A New Hope: Per the lolz of @needscoffee (the founder of the parent thread) and the request of @BippityBoppityBoo, here’s the What’s for Dinner To… --- ## [Home winemaking thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-winemaking-thread/1021483)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-winemaking-thread/1021483 "2026-06-16T15:24:25Z")
Any home winemakers here? I hope there are enough to have some ongoing conversations about our latest batches and get support for any questions. And if not, maybe we can attract some new posters or encourage some existin… --- ## [On which day in history was/will be the most champagne drunk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-which-day-in-history-was-will-be-the-most-champagne-drunk/1028622)
**Author:** [@Pardel-Lux](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pardel-Lux)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-which-day-in-history-was-will-be-the-most-champagne-drunk/1028622 "2026-04-08T21:06:41Z")
I keep on reading references to a champagne bottle some Doper keeps with Vorfreude\* to be drunk at a special event. This event seems to often involve a certain person, but champagne is also drunk at anniversaries, weddin… --- ## [WW2 champagne supply](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-champagne-supply/1028624)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ww2-champagne-supply/1028624 "2026-03-22T01:17:38Z")
During the occupation of France, what did upscale vinters and restaurants in the USA sell in the way of premium wine? Did they have enough in stock that if you were rich and important enough you could get a bottle of the… --- ## [Drops of God - Apple TV+](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drops-of-god-apple-tv/1025835)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drops-of-god-apple-tv/1025835 "2026-02-27T15:48:21Z")
Just finished Season 1 of Drops of God. It was released on Apple TV+ in 2023. Season 2 is going to be released in Late January 2026. The series received a 100% Rotten Tomatoes critic rating. Season 1 is self containe… --- ## [Travel and sightseeing advice: north central Spain (between La Rioja and along coast between San Sebastian and Santander)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-and-sightseeing-advice-north-central-spain-between-la-rioja-and-along-coast-between-san-sebastian-and-santander/1027269)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2026, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-and-sightseeing-advice-north-central-spain-between-la-rioja-and-along-coast-between-san-sebastian-and-santander/1027269 "2026-02-01T22:38:51Z")
There will be a solar eclipse in August 2026. The path of totality sweeps high across the Atlantic and finishes by crossing the north part of Spain. This is my family’s fi… --- ## [New "food court" type places that are popping up around here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-food-court-type-places-that-are-popping-up-around-here/1024973 "2026-01-24T15:43:38Z")
It’s a new concept, at least around here: medium-sized, indoor areas that feature around half-a-dozen restaurants in close proximity. Similar to a mall food court, except that some serve beer, wine, cocktails, etc. Two a… --- ## [What wine for a beef bourguignon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wine-for-a-beef-bourguignon/1026459)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wine-for-a-beef-bourguignon/1026459 "2026-01-11T13:22:39Z")
I would normally use a cheap Taylor burgundy or port for this recipe, but the local store is out of both. What other deep red wines could I use? --- ## [Happy Thanksgiving to all that celebrate it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-thanksgiving-to-all-that-celebrate-it/1025189 "2025-11-28T05:36:28Z")
For old time sakes: .--. {\\ / q {\\ { \`\\ \\ (-(~\` { '.{\`\\ \\ \\ ) {'-{ ' \\ .-""'-. \\ \\ {.\_{'.' \\/ '.) \\ {\_.{. {\` | {.\_{ ' { ;'-=… --- ## [Cooking wine or sherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-wine-or-sherry/1022874)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-wine-or-sherry/1022874 "2025-09-09T23:02:33Z")
I have never used it, but I was at the neighborhood grocery store today and they had several bottles of this in the discount cart, marked down to $1.99, so I thought “what the heck?” and picked one up. I’m assuming it… --- ## [New Study on Nutrition and Healthy Aging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-study-on-nutrition-and-healthy-aging/1016419)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-study-on-nutrition-and-healthy-aging/1016419 "2025-09-02T10:01:48Z")
An interesting study came out recently in Nature, looking at the self-reported diet of 105,015 people and comparing various foods and diets over 30 years. The study prioritized “healthy aging”, which it defined as reachi… --- ## [Ancient Roman restaurants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-roman-restaurants/1022017)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ancient-roman-restaurants/1022017 "2025-08-19T20:50:17Z")
The romans had several types of eateries, including what was then “Fast food” (likely a lot healthier than todays, altho maybe the germ count….), And we have found some in Pompeii . But did any of them have anything lik… --- ## [I'm not drinking and emailing. Nope, not doing that. But I want to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-drinking-and-emailing-nope-not-doing-that-but-i-want-to/1021265)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-not-drinking-and-emailing-nope-not-doing-that-but-i-want-to/1021265 "2025-07-25T04:31:39Z")
Some stressful stuff happened to me today in a meeting, involving a bunch of people I care about but who have different points of view. Long story, it would bore y’all to tears, just assume normal life stuff, because tha… --- ## [Is it just my palate, or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-my-palate-or-what/1020336)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-my-palate-or-what/1020336 "2025-07-03T12:56:20Z")
I’ve occasionally encountered references to “skunked” beer, and “corked” wine. But only in written contexts. Are these actual phenomena that people deal with, such that I ought to revere those people and be grateful for… --- ## [Is there any evidence the Romans knew lead was bad for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-evidence-the-romans-knew-lead-was-bad-for-you/1019789)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-evidence-the-romans-knew-lead-was-bad-for-you/1019789 "2025-06-20T23:29:49Z")
Avoiding hijacking another thread on this. It was suggested on this thread that the ancient Romans may have known about the.long term dangers of ingesting lead. Specifically @TriPolar said: I’m pretty skeptical of thi… --- ## [In the King’s English, what’s a “99”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-king-s-english-what-s-a-99/1017677)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-king-s-english-what-s-a-99/1017677 "2025-05-02T23:47:40Z")
In a British sitcom I’ve been watching, a character describes his perfect date to a friend. He takes his beloved to a beach, they take a train so they can pre-game with drinks, they have a picnic, “go for a stroll along … --- ## [Has anyone tried those alcohol-removed wines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-those-alcohol-removed-wines/1016424)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-those-alcohol-removed-wines/1016424 "2025-04-08T02:00:38Z")
I like to cook with wine, but don’t like to keep alcohol in the house. How about those alcohol-removed wines like I’ve been seeing lately at the market? Do they taste like wine, or are they just grape juice? Additiona… --- ## [How do you manage gastritis, food and drink-wise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-gastritis-food-and-drink-wise/1014713)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-manage-gastritis-food-and-drink-wise/1014713 "2025-02-24T18:04:34Z")
So yesterday I had my first endoscopy, at 65 yrs old, and discovered that I have gastritis. I basically have no symptoms but my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in his early 80s. From what I have read online (I’… --- ## [Ammunition stores in SoCal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ammunition-stores-in-socal/1013125)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ammunition-stores-in-socal/1013125 "2025-01-19T22:35:59Z")
BBC had some reporters with rather inside access to the burned ruins of California (one guy said he also reported for Fox) then they went to another reporter who was amidst smokey ruins and basically rummaging through am… --- ## [Great Movies w/ Singular Character in Solitary Despair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-movies-w-singular-character-in-solitary-despair/1012151)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-movies-w-singular-character-in-solitary-despair/1012151 "2025-01-16T14:28:25Z")
Maybe a better question would be, “Is there a movie like ‘Hunger’”? He’s in every scene. The people he meets along the way aren’t important, and take up no more than a few seconds. He’s a writer who can’t eat because he… --- ## [The Mysterious case of the Creepy Pumpkin that spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-creepy-pumpkin-that-spoke/1009076)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mysterious-case-of-the-creepy-pumpkin-that-spoke/1009076 "2024-10-25T19:40:40Z")
A Tale as old as time. End of October. Yay! Let’s carve pumpkins. Roast seeds. Maybe even make a pie! Spicy aromas, sweaters, a crisp breeze. Leaves, eerie evening light. Happy children. Nope. More like a putrid sme… --- ## [Please recommend a really nice champagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-really-nice-champagne/1001167)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-really-nice-champagne/1001167 "2024-10-20T19:19:51Z")
Please recommend a really nice champagne – or sparkling wine, since we don’t believe that the best necessarily comes from France. Mr. Middon and I will be celebrating our 50th anniversary this summer, and want to mark t… --- ## [Parents Giving their Kids Alcohol In the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-giving-their-kids-alcohol-in-the-us/1007356)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-giving-their-kids-alcohol-in-the-us/1007356 "2024-09-26T18:49:34Z")
Are there places in the US where it’s legal for a parent to give their own minor kid alcohol? I’ve heard of people that let their kid have wine at dinner or a dad who turns a blind eye to his son having some beers in th… --- ## [Steamed mussels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steamed-mussels/1005877)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steamed-mussels/1005877 "2024-08-19T13:36:06Z")
First, the recipe. INGREDIENTS 4 lbs live mussels 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 4 large shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1⁄2teaspoon salt 2 cups dry white wine 1⁄3cup mixed fresh herbs … --- ## [What's the little taste of wine at the start of the bottle called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-little-taste-of-wine-at-the-start-of-the-bottle-called/1003085)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-little-taste-of-wine-at-the-start-of-the-bottle-called/1003085 "2024-06-22T10:29:36Z")
So, the little taste of wine that you get when you order a bottle of wine at a posh restaurant. What’s it called? When they pour a little splash of wine in your glass, for you to taste, and make sure the bottle is not c… --- ## [Need gift ideas for European relatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-gift-ideas-for-european-relatives/1002203)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-gift-ideas-for-european-relatives/1002203 "2024-06-01T03:07:13Z")
My brother and I are visiting relatives in Greece this Fall. They are putting us up for a week. We’re trying to think of what gifts they might enjoy. Problem is, most things that first come to mind–wine, cheese, chocola… --- ## [All Things Considered, Is Beer Or Wine Better For A Whole (Ancient? European?) Civilization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-considered-is-beer-or-wine-better-for-a-whole-ancient-european-civilization/1000678)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-things-considered-is-beer-or-wine-better-for-a-whole-ancient-european-civilization/1000678 "2024-05-06T17:14:59Z")
In terms of value of labor in the growing, harvesting and production of the end product; in terms of yield per hectare; in terms of net benefit to the consumers’ health; and all manner of other considerations, are wine a… --- ## ["Stone wine" -- When Johnny come Marching Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stone-wine-when-johnny-come-marching-home/228456)
**Author:** [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stone-wine-when-johnny-come-marching-home/228456 "2023-12-28T20:34:49Z")
The song has: What’s stone wine? Googling finds “stone wine cellars” and “stone wine cups” and the like. --- ## [Booze for the Holidays - Box Wine Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/booze-for-the-holidays-box-wine-edition/994724)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/booze-for-the-holidays-box-wine-edition/994724 "2023-12-19T11:04:28Z")
With out of town friends coming for the New Year holiday, I got my booze shopping done on Friday. This year we are making said friend’s traditional eggnog (his departed father’s version) rather than mine: raw eggs, cre… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/wine/105.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=wine)