questionmark Posted November 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Archaeologists have found possibly the largest and oldest collection of wine, in the northern Israeli city of Tel Kabri, dating back to 1700 BCE. The cellar was discovered in the ruined palace of the Canaanite city and contained forty jars, each holding 13 gallons of sweet, strong wine. The site is close to modern-day wineries found in Israel. "This wasn't moonshine that someone was brewing in their basement, eyeballing the measurements," said Andrew Koh, assistant professor of classical studies at Brandeis University. "This wine's recipe was strictly followed in each and every jar." Read more: http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Blog/2013/11/22/Oldest-and-possibly-largest-wine-cellar-found-in-northern-Israel/3281385134263/#ixzz2lOjgn52K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Greenman Posted November 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sigh... all the jars broken, I bet it was some good stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtlehorsesnake Posted November 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2013 ah yes, 1700 bce. that was a good... century or so for wine. seriously neat that they can find these things out now, though. the study of history is mingling more and more with science as time goes on, it seems 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreoffolk Posted November 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2013 they think it had mint and honey in so it sounds like it would taste gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaturtlehorsesnake Posted November 22, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 22, 2013 really? i don't (can't) drink anymore, but wine and honey can go together wonderfully. i also wonder if they heated their wine, as was common in some ancient cultures. mint, i'm not so sure. i'll leave that to others to judge, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshadow60 Posted November 23, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Mint, juniper and honey. Sounds like it was spicy, sweet and curiously delicious to me, and I don't drink alcohol. I might try it just once if that particular blend was available, though, just out of curiosity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controller Junkie Posted November 23, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2013 wonder how potnent and expensive some wine aged 3700 would be.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry_Dresden Posted November 24, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2013 The snobby wine puritans must be dry reaching after reading this one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionmark Posted November 24, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted November 24, 2013 wonder how potnent and expensive some wine aged 3700 would be.... very expensive, very sour and 2% less alcohol than water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted November 24, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Mmmmmm.... wine.... I also wish I could taste just one glass of this ancient wine. If it was really good, I'd just savor it as long as possible. If it was too yucky to drink I'd have to accidentally spill it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooky88 Posted November 25, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2013 There would have to be a market for ancient wines and beers. A type of tasting time travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshadow60 Posted November 25, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I did a web search. Apparently honey made with juniper and other herbs is still used in some wines in Italy. They described it as a sweet, pleasant taste. Sounds fascinating to me. I am also ancient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted November 25, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2013 The snobby wine puritans must be dry reaching after reading this one.. Nope, I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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