A beverage made by fermenting twilight grapes. This wine has special properties which makes Therians drunk when they drink it. Normal alcohol does not affect Therians much at all, as their bodies can process it faster than it can create an effect. This wine is very popular amongst Therians around the world. Drinking it makes them euphoric and can calm them down.
Twilight Grapes
Like any other grapes, they can be grown in many places across the world. Despite their name, they still require a lot of sunlight to properly develop the grapes. Their distinguishing feature is that the flowers bloom during the twilight hours in the evening. They absorb supernatural energy during this time. This energy is what makes the resulting alcohol affect Therians. These grapes are native to the Caucasus region.
Cultural Significance
Consumption of twilight wine is a common practice amongst therians in social settings. It is often a part of coming of age rituals as children are not allowed to drink it. Furthermore the communities creating the wine celebrate every harvest with a festival.
Because of its calming property it is used in political and diplomatic settings. Bringing a bottle of twilight wine to a gathering always indicates peaceful intentions and is appreciated greatly.
Industry
The production and distribution of twilight wine is a massive global industry. The industry is dominated by Therian communities from Europe and North America. Cheap exports to the rest of the world have killed most of the local competition or were absorbed as subsidiaries.
North American Brands
There are many different brands created all over the world. These are the most popular brands distributed in North America.
West Canada Twilight
Created from a small vineyard of the
West Canada Nation. A very exclusive wine with only a few thousand bottles a year. It is known for its bitter-sweet taste.
Lenape Twilight
Many Lenape werewolf communities maintain large vineyards in the Delaware valley. It is distributed across the states and even exported to Canada and Europe. A bottle is only between twenty to fifty dollars. A good choice to impress a host.
Ontario Twilight
This wine is created by a corporation with their headquarters in Toronto. Their vineyards are spread out across Ontario. It is popular for its earthly taste which distinguishes it from the other more sweet wines.
Twilight Deluxe
One of the most common twilight wine brands in the world. It is sold for ten to twenty dollars a bottle. It is made in the central valley in California. The taste is slightly sweet.
Seattle Twilight
A wine made by the member communities of the Washington Confederation. There are several dozen vineyards using this label. The wine is of good quality with a fruity-sweet taste.
No Brand
Some twilight wine is not sold under a brand name. Usually sold in plastic bags in big quantities. It can be used for cooking and is made in an industrial manner or a mix of other wines. Often from bad badges or leftovers. A favourite for teenagers and alcoholics.
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Author's Notes
This article was written for the flash challenge Cheers! - OCTOBER FLASH CHALLENGE