August 7, 2026
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In Ancient Greece, what was a symposium? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. A meeting of Greek farmers to discuss agricultural laws

B. A gathering of Greek aristocrats who got together to drink wine

C. An annual Greek academic conference to discuss philosophy

D. A meeting between Greece and neighboring countries to discuss wine trade

EN PRIMEUR

Buying wine before it is released; also known as buying futures. Buying wine en primeur allows collectors to be more certain of securing given wines. The wines most likely to be sold en primeur are Bordeaux wines from top châteaux.

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