(HuffingtonPost) - Wine is associated with gastronomy, history, local identity and spirituality. With its rich past of sensory delight dating back thousands of years, wine has long since established itself as a lasting cultural symbol of a healthy and harmonious lifestyle. Throughout history, the role of wine has seen various phases, changing from an important source of nutrition, through to religious paraphernalia, to a cultural compliment to food and festivity. Viticulture, or winemaking is a commercial production act whose status borders on art and magic.