Uncorking

Such large-scale wine production implies that the Eurasian grape had already been domesticated, said McGovern, author of "Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer and Other Alcoholic Beverages."

PHOTOS: Earliest Known Winery Discovered In Armenian Cave AP/Huffington Post 2011

Such large-scale wine production implies that the Eurasian grape had already been domesticated, said McGovern, author of "Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer and Other Alcoholic Beverages."

PHOTOS: Earliest Known Winery Discovered In Armenian Cave AP/Huffington Post 2011

Patrick McGovern, a University of Pennsylvania bio-archeologist, wrote in "Uncorking the Past" that in all five original centers of civilization early humans discovered the fermentation of alcohol, so that alcohol -- which he speculates accompanied the development of religion and art -- is, if not essential for civilization, an invariable concomitant to it.

Stanton Peele: People Should Quit Drinking and Smoking - But Can They? Stanton Peele 2011

Patrick McGovern, a University of Pennsylvania bio-archeologist, wrote in "Uncorking the Past" that in all five original centers of civilization early humans discovered the fermentation of alcohol, so that alcohol -- which he speculates accompanied the development of religion and art -- is, if not essential for civilization, an invariable concomitant to it.

Stanton Peele: People Should Quit Drinking and Smoking - But Can They? Stanton Peele 2011

Says Mrs. Sherman: "We're calling the festival 'Uncorking a New Decade' because in the festival's 11th year, we want to give it legs for the future."

Raising a Glass Shelly Banjo 2010

Uncorking the vial, I held it carefully, trying not to spill any.

The Hollow Jessica Verday 2009

Uncorking the vial, I held it carefully, trying not to spill any.

The Hollow Jessica Verday 2009

Uncorking it, he poured a drop of the substance into a cup of tea, which had been steeping on the shipping crate that served as a nightstand.

Fat Tuesday Brown, Sandra, 1948- 1997

Uncorking the lid, he drank the contents, screwing up his face at the bitter taste.

The Reign of Istar Weis, Margaret 1992

Uncorking the top, he checked to see that the parchment was still curled, well protected, within.

The Kinslayer Wars Niles, Douglas 1991