September 18th, 2012

Is Weight Watchers “Diet Wine” The Next Big Thing in Weight Loss?

It appears that Weight Watchers have put their stamp of approval on a range of “diet wines” from Australian wine producer McWilliams. At the time of this article being published, the 4 wines include: Harmony Sparkling Brut NV, Harmony Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Harmony Shiraz and Ezzenze Vine Dancer Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. So what makes the Weight Watchers healthier than regular wines?The wines supposedly have less calories than traditional wines and also contain less alcohol. The Weight…

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What will Vineyards of the Future Look Like?

The Western Farm Press have a vision of vineyards of the future, and it looks a little like this: “…one sensor will measure the amount of photosynthetic energy being absorbed by vine canopies at any time of day. Others will sense moisture levels from leaves and soil. A variable-rate irrigation system can then supply just the right amount of water and fertilizer. All the info can be collected, processed and seen by growers in real…

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