Wine drinking is seen as a European thing,
but that's no surprise. When you live in a continent that has been drinking
wine for centuries as part of every meal, there's no doubt that they have
already established a “wine culture.” The U.K. may not be the biggest consumer
of wine in Europe, but people have been known to enjoy a glass of wine every
now and then, as well. You just can't get through a day in Europe without
seeing a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon on the table.
From an essential drink to a staple icon of
society and culture, wine lubricates social interactions, and from that, great
stories were told and friendships were formed. One of the reasons why people
are more inclined to chat when they have had a drink or two is that wine helps
them relax. The Germans were known to
have introduced women to drinking. The French, on the other hand, tested one's
masculinity by his ability to drink huge amounts of alcohol.
Soon enough, these cultural impressions have
spread throughout the world. Overall, the wine has shaped the way people around
the world view alcohol and the different kinds of drinkers. All it takes to get
into the wonderful world of wines is one simple glass.
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