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Top 10 drinks tweets of the week
Shocking statistics from Eric Asimov and trendy wine bar revelations from Fabien Lainé are just some of the inspiring contributions that feature in this week’s top 10 drinks tweets.
The summer seems to be bringing out the best in our Twitterati superstars, as it was once again a bumper week for gaffes, laughs and snide remarks.
Spoilt for choice, we strained ourselves narrowing it down to a slim selection of ten, but here they are.
Have a scroll through and enjoy our top 10 drinks tweets of the week.
Jon Bonné
US wine writer Jon Bonné reveals how the tedium of day-to-day chores can only be helped by satisfying his inner gangster rapper.
Whatever helps get it done quicker, Jon…
that point in life where N.W.A. becomes music to mop by.
— Jon Bonne (@jbonne) August 2, 2014
Ilkka Sirén
The Finnish phenom that is Ilkka Sirén has a strangely masochistic streak when it comes to enjoying his free time.
We wouldn’t wish a night like that on anyone.
Watching the Hangover with one of the most disgusting wines on the planet. Perfect combo! ???? pic.twitter.com/LtHRmRdWvw — Ilkka Sirén (@ilkka_siren) July 31, 2014
Eric Asimov
Eric Asimov and another Twitter funnyman get to the bottom of some shocking stats.
@EricAsimov @WineOpinions @mashable They’re not counting the ones who go to work drunk.
— James Koch (@jksjokeoftheday) August 5, 2014
Wine Harlots
CANNONBALL!
RT @TheWineHub pic.twitter.com/iIKIg5u5nZ #wine — Wine Harlots (@WineHarlots) August 1, 2014
Gavin Quinney
Gavin Quinney has tastes worthy of a King with his royal cookbook.
So the way we see it, Richard II left Bordeaux for England, and Gavin left England for Bordeaux… A fair swap, we think.
“@Libroantiguo: 14th-century recipe book compiled by King Richard II’s master cooks.. pic.twitter.com/GH3oF5bQPI” Known as ‘Richard of Bordeaux’
— Gavin Quinney (@GavinQuinney) August 3, 2014
Tim Atkin
Tim Atkin is off on his travels once more, bumping into a man with a biblical reputation for woodwork.
I think I may have found a descendant of Noah’s. With an ark. pic.twitter.com/TgIn6hkN2O — Tim Atkin (@Timatkin) August 6, 2014
Fabien Lainé
Sommelier and wine blogger Fabien Lainé has revealed the secret of wispy wine bars the world over by tweeting this template list.
Your Stereotypical Trendy Wine Bar Circa 2014 by @VinePair #winelover http://t.co/vDgn1TI2tO #wine #trendy pic.twitter.com/Mai5Or4Jte
— Fabien Lainé (@fabienlaine) August 5, 2014
Randall Grahm
Randall Grahm is burning the 4am oil, and is distraught at the prospect of missing out on the Sunday ritual.
It is not quite 4:00 am and I find myself in Cloverdale, CA. Prospects dim for both Sunday NYT and proper coffee. pic.twitter.com/fsLdh3Uh85 — Randall Grahm (@RandallGrahm) August 3, 2014
Dr Vino
This brilliant tall-tale tweeted by the mysterious Dr Vino was quite the find.
We weren’t initially tricked by it at all. Promise…
Fake wine news of the day: “China: Billionaire Killed By Champagne Bottle Cork” http://t.co/bKwcIPP8hh
— Dr Vino (@drvino) August 4, 2014
Jancis Robinson
Jancis! We know just the guy you need!
Oh, wait. No we don’t.
Help! Can anyone put me in touch with a wine authority in Crimea? — Jancis Robinson (@JancisRobinson) August 3, 2014