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Weekly Wine Quiz: Pressing Matters1 min read

Posted on July 27, 2012July 24, 2012 by 1WineDude

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As previously reported here, I was recently touring around the Greek island of Crete and so today we will test your knowledge on a bit of European and Cretan wine history…

Pressing Matters

The Greek island of Crete houses Europe’s oldest known throne room. It also is the home of some of the world’s most ancient wine presses, believed to be how many years old?

  • A. 1200
  • B. 3500
  • C. 4000
  • D. 4300

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5 thoughts on “Weekly Wine Quiz: Pressing Matters1 min read”

  1. The Hedonist says:
    July 27, 2012 at 8:30 am

    D!!

    1. 1WineDude says:
      July 27, 2012 at 8:33 am

      Thanks, Hedonist!

  2. masi3v says:
    July 27, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    B.

    1. 1WineDude says:
      July 27, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks, masi3v!

  3. 1WineDude says:
    July 27, 2012 at 7:11 pm

    Folks, here is your official Wine Quiz Answer:

    B. 3500

    According to winesofcrete.gr, Crete has known systemic cultivation of vines for winemaking for 4000 years, with its wine's praises having been sung by the likes of Homer. The currently oldest-known wine presses were discovered on Crete in the region of Vathipetro, dating back approximately 3500 years. Evidence found at Minoan Palaces on Crete, such as the remains at Knossos, also provide evidence of wine's role in daily life there.

    Cheers!

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