Wine in history: Knocking it back
What does it mean to down wine in one?
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Stuart Walton
Stuart Walton has been writing on wine and food, as well as aspects of cultural history, since 1991. His books include Out of It: A Cultural History of Intoxication (2001), and Humanity: An Emotional History (2004).
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With this year’s St Vincent’s Day approaching on Sunday, Stuart Walton tells the story of St Vincent of Zaragoza…
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