What would Christmas be without an Advent calendar? Falstaff brings you its very own calendar: funny, bizarre and exciting facts about wine are hidden behind its doors.
It’s time to arm yourself for the festive season with some quirky wine facts. From record-breaking vineyards to endearing grape names and fine wine trivia, dip into this first instalment of curiously addictive information.
Everyone’s thoughts may turn to St Nicholas at this time of year, but what about the patron saint of wine and winemakers? St Vincent’s troubles certainly put the challenges faced by vintners in healthy perspective: he was imprisoned, tortured and ultimately martyred for his Christian faith by the Roman Emperor Diocletian in 304AD. So, if you’re seeking another reason to skip Dry January, raise a glass to St Vincent on his feast day of 22nd January and pray for a benign growing season.
