Know any interesting facts, myths or old wives tales about wine in general or a specific wine?

Question

Strange names, vineyard history.

For example: Cat Pee on a Gooseberry Bush from New Zealand is so named because cat pee and gooseberry are sometimes noted in the bouquet of a Sauvignon Blanc.

Answer 1

Old wives tales:

Shiraz and Syrah are different wines.
White Zin comes from white zin grapes but red zin comes from red zin grapes.

Myths:

You get what you pay for in wine. $150 bottles are worth every penny.
"Oh, I can tell the difference for sure!" --Yeah, right.
Cork taint comes from air.
All wines need to "breathe".
Bottles with screw caps must be crap.

Stumped on interesting trivia right now. If I think of something I'll get back to you.

Answer 2

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