<img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> was just a joke, merci. I like wine myself very much and would never waste it. I also keep some wine bottles at home to store olive oil. I had the chance to taste different wines in whole around the mediterranean. I have been in France and I know how serious you Francs are about it. I did not mean to hurt you sorry.

I was once served Porto by a wine expert in Hyatt Regency. He heated the neck of the bottle a bit and then blew it off with a SWORD! It was a nice show and Porto was delicious.

By the way we keep a 1983 Sandeman at my mothers house waiting to be opened when my youngest sister gets married. (I say at least 10 more years) <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Here in the Thrace region you can still buy wine in soil jugs. On the camping trips to Gallipoli we wrap the jug with wet cloth and leave it under the sun. It becomes cool and goes well around the camp fire with some apples or cheese.

Cheers

Burak
Istanbul