Which is the original?

[Thomas]

IK, in my book I say that scholars believe the Shiraz grape originated in Persia in the south, around the city of Shiraz and was brought to France by traders. Said it that way because when I was researching for the book I could not find definitive information on the subject.

While living in Iran, in the 1970s, I drank a southern Iranian red wine that tasted very much like Shiraz. It was named 1001.

I never said this, but I have a suspicion that Riesling, or a distant parent of it, originates in northern Iran. Also drank Rieslings that were produced in the north of Iran--spectacular wines they were.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 02-13-2003).]