The brand name for a highly effective, special type of corkscrew specifically designed to remove older, fragile corks in one piece. The Durand combines a helical worm (like a waiter’s corkscrew) with blades on either side (like an AH-SO). The Durand was invented in 2007 by American wine collector Mark Taylor.
A. The medieval French word for a small village, similar to the Old English “burg”
B. A nomadic German tribe which once settled in the area
C. The Latin word Burgarius which was the name for a Roman province that once extended over most of central France
D. The name for early French rural governing bodies which were made up of noble councilmen who were known as Burrs
Sur lie is French for “on the lees,” and lees for their part The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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