Hi wine friends!  We are once again doing a deeper dive into history with a minisode on Pliny the elder.  Ever wonder what wine was considered the most beneficial to your health in Ancient Rome or why we don't still drink Falerian, well ... I might not have the answer to the last question BUT today is all things Roman wine history as we look at why Pliny the Elder was such a cool "guy". I needed some help getting all my facts straight for this episode and I leaned on some good references:  The Oxford Companion to Wine, 4th Edition by Jancis Robinson https://www.winemag.com/2019/10/10/pliny-the-elder-first-wine-critic/ I also talk about the Russian River Brewing Company:  https://www.russianriverbrewing.com/ If you spot something that needs correcting or you would like to request an episode you can reach out at [email protected] or check out the House Wine Instagram @housewinepodcast  This podcast is 100% independent, it is written, narrated and produced by myself, Rachael so if you heard something you liked then scroll down and leave a comment or review, that is the best way that you can support the show.  Until next week, I hope you drink something delicious!  Music Credit: Too Cool by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4534-too-cool License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/