Episode 289: The story of Ukrainian Wine
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This episode explores Ukraine's ancient wine culture and its ongoing struggles.
Ukraine’s history with wine stretches back thousands of years. Like many nations along the Black Sea, it has long faced conflict and pressure from powerful empires competing for its land and resources. On today’s episode, Ukraine’s leading wine expert explores the country’s ancient wine culture and the ongoing struggles that continue to shape it today. If you watch This episode on SOMM TV, it features the opening of a rare 1939 Ukrainian wine. Watch now on SOMM TV https://sommtv.vhx.tv/videos/a-1939-ukrainian-wine-a-nation-s-history-in-a-glass
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