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Archaeobotanical remains of grapes
Sarah Ivorra (ISEM, CNRS)
Sarah Ivorra (ISEM, CNRS)

1 posted on 04/06/2026 7:57:10 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

“early farmers began using clonal propagation techniques as early as 625 to 500 B.C.”

Genetically engineered Frankenfood!


2 posted on 04/06/2026 8:06:12 AM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: SunkenCiv

In before certain people jump in to say any alcohol is bad and Jesus was surrounded by grape juice, not wine.


5 posted on 04/06/2026 8:24:09 AM PDT by Codeflier (Don't worry....be happy)
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To: SunkenCiv

mommy when I grow up i want to dig through medieval waste pits


6 posted on 04/06/2026 8:27:24 AM PDT by one guy in new jersey
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To: SunkenCiv

An 80 page paper on wine making in colonial New Jersey, 1769, authored by 6th great grandfather.
https://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/antill/edwardgrapesarticle.htm

He won an award of 200 pounds for growing the first wine grapes that produced a wine that was close to European.
https://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/antill/edwardgrapearticle.htm


12 posted on 04/06/2026 9:23:08 AM PDT by mairdie
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To: SunkenCiv

Back in my Wine-Drinking Days I gave up Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill for Pinot Noir.

It’s THAT good! ;)


18 posted on 04/06/2026 1:04:25 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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