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Ladies, sit back and enjoy a glass of wine after a hard day of work. Research has shown drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may provide health benefits for women. Researchers still have much to study in the red wine vs. health debate, so consult a physician before consuming red wine and drink in moderation. more »
In the past twenty years, red wine has experienced a renaissance. These days, wine bars are popping up not just in metropolitan areas, but in small towns as well. The vast number of red wine varieties means that there is a bottle out there to complement nearly every meal and palate. more »
You've probably heard something about the potential health benefits of red wine, but is it true, or just another health fad? It is true: A glass or two of red wine every day can reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer and lower your cholesterol. However, most doctors would not advise you to go pick up a bottle to drink along... more »
You knew you shouldn’t have ordered that glass of wine while wearing a brand new white sweater, but you couldn’t help yourself. And now, of course, some of the red wine has spilled onto your virgin sweater. Quick action will deter any staining, and no one will be the wiser. Of course, the best prevention for red-wine stains is... more »
Scientists have long speculated that red wine might be the key to good health for people in wine-loving regions like France and the Mediterranean countries. Now we know red wine delivers a concentrated dose of antioxidants, compounds that protect the body's cells from damage. more »
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Red wine is made from grapes that have red, purple, or even blue pigments. Because the skin (the only colored part of the grape) is left on during... more »
Endocrinologists are finding that resveratrol, a chemical commonly found in red wine, has the ability to lower blood sugar levels. This is good... more »
One of the most important things that you can do to take care of red wine stains is to make sure that you take action immediately. Clean up as... more »
The rich, robust flavors of red wine make it a great accompaniment to many different kinds of meals. With a wide variety of vintages from merlot... more »
Red wine contains flavenoids, powerful antioxidants that your body needs for the regulation of cell growth, prevention of blood clots and... more »
Wine is an alcoholic beverage typically made of fermented grape juice.britannica> The natural chemical balance of grapes is such that they can ferment without the addition of sugars, acids, enzymes or other nutrients. Wine is produced by fermenting crushed grapes using various types of yeast. Yeast consumes the sugars found in the grapes and converts them into alcohol. Different varieties of grapes and strains of yeasts are used depending on the type of wine being produced.
Although other fruits such as apples and berries can also be fermented, the resultant wines are normally named after the fruit from which they are produced (for example, apple wine or elderberry wine) and are generically known as fruit wine or country wine (not to be confused with the French term vin de pays). Others, such as barley wine and rice wine (i.e., sake), are made from starch-based materials and resemble beer and spirit more than wine, while ginger wine is fortified with brandy. In these cases, the use of the term "wine" is a reference to the higher alcohol content, rather than production process. The commercial use of the English word "wine" (and its equivalent in other languages) is protected by law in many jurisdictions."Wine Label decoder">
Wine has a rich history dating back to around 6000 BC and is thought to have originated in areas now within the borders of Georgia and Iran.independent8k>archaeology96> Wine probably appeared in Europe at about 4500 BC in what is now Bulgaria and Greece, and was very common in ancient Greece, Thrace and Rome. Wine has also played an important role in religion throughout history. The Greek god Dionysos and the Roman equivalent Bacchus represented wine, and the drink is also used in Christian and Jewish ceremonies such as the Eucharist (also called the Holy Communion) and Kiddush.
The word "wine" derives from the Proto-Germanic "*winam," an early borrowing from the Latin vinum, "wine" or "(grape) vine," itself deriv read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine
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