Posted on June 12, 2008, 2:36 pm, by kinomondovino, under
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CHAPTER I - The Auction Collectibles
The most expensive wine ever bought is considered to be the 1787 Chateau Lafite which was sold at Christie’s London in December, 1985 for £105,000 (at that time equivalent of US $156,000). This bottle of wine is believed to be from the cellar of Thomas Jefferson (former US President) as [...]
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Following an established tradition already, this year in the capital of the tiny wine-loving country in Eastern Europe the traditional “Wine Day” celebration was held. Yes, there are countries in the world that have a wine day!
Although not so kind on the weather this morning, a little bit chilly and cloudy, the celebration started with [...]
