
Where does a winemaker get his gossip?
Through the grapevine!
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Did You Know?
"Through the grapevine" means hearing rumors informally, and winemakers literally work with grapevines! The phrase dates back to the 1860s American Civil War era. A single grapevine can live over 100 years and still produce quality grapes. Wine production dates back 8,000 years to ancient Georgia and Armenia. France, Italy, and Spain are the world's top wine producers. The song "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye popularized the phrase in 1968!




