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News January 26, 2012

Scientist Who Studied Wine Accused Of Faking Data.

The University of Connecticut has accused Dipak Das, a professor and researcher who published studies touting the health benefits of consuming red wine, of falsifying data and is seeking his dismissal, according to a report in Wine Spectator. The university’s health center is citing extensive research misconduct in Das’ studies after a three-year investigation into research published in 11 scientific journals. “We have a responsibility to correct the scientific record and inform peer researchers across…

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News December 18, 2011

This Week in Wine–12/18/11

  French Lessons: Why Letting Kids Drink At Home Isn’t ‘Tres Bien’ Many European parents, and some American ones, too, have long figured if they let their kids drink alcohol at home, they’d be less likely to go hog wild with their friends. But recent studies of teen drinking behavior don’t bear that out. That’s unwelcome news in places like France, where these scientific developments are running head long into a culture that loves its…

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News December 7, 2011

Understanding Moscato Wine.

What is Moscato? Moscato is a sweet dessert-style white wine, typically lower in alcohol, and usually lightly sparkling.  It’s a taste that Millennials seem to be digging big-style (but we’ll get to that in a minute)! Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains (to give Moscato its full name) is part of the Muscat family of grapes. There are a bunch of different types of Muscat, with varying tastes, and hues of color. It can be found…

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Facts November 22, 2011

My Top 10 Reasons to Love Wine (If You Don’t Already) – #3

#3 Wine is good for you! It seems that every week a new study is released showing the health benefits of wine. Research shows that moderate consumption of wine can combat everything from premature aging, to Alzheimer’s, to risk of heart attacks, or cancer. I would however like to “throw a spanner in the works” to a certain degree, and give you something to think about in terms of all wine these studies. Let me…

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News September 26, 2011

This Week in Wine – 9/25/11

    It’s all a Bunch of Lies! There is no Wine Fountain of Youth, New Study Says. A group of scientists who thought they found the fountain of youth may be all wet. New research from England suggests the red wine compound called resveratrol may not extend lifespan at all. The scientists, including Dr. Leonard Guarente, professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were excited by studies that seemed to show that…

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News August 7, 2011

This Week In Wine 8/7/11

    Fiji water’s owners buy Sonoma’s Landmark Vineyards Fiji Water’s owners announced this week the company’s second California winery acquisition in less than a year. Fiji Water and parent company Roll Global are buying Sonoma’s Landmark Vineyards, known for high-quality Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah (a winery featured on this website). The deal includes the winery, inventory and an 11-acre vineyard. The sale price was not disclosed. In December, Roll Global purchased its first…

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Funny, News May 28, 2011

This Week In Wine – May 28th 2011

  English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, says Camilla English sparkling wine should be called Champagne, according to the Duchess of Cornwall. The quality of English fizz is so good the drink "is champagne" the Duchess declared, echoing what many in the English wine trade believe, but showing scant regard for complex and strict European food labeling laws. The Duchess’s comments came as she and the Prince of Wales toured the Denbies Wine Estate…

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Facts April 5, 2011

Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions

Should this wine be decanted? Yes, it probably should. I’m a big advocate for decanting / aerating, I try and do it as much as possible in my home; but then again I use a Soiree (saves washing-out a full decanter). Generally speaking, full-bodied and aged-reds are the only wines which are nominated for promotion to the decanter; this in order to either remove it from its sediment, or to increase its surface area, therefore…

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News March 21, 2011

How Many Calories in a Glass of Wine?

I recently spoke at a Chamber of Commerce event here in Jacksonville Florida, covering topics ranging from sulfites in wine, all the way through to the perceived health benefits of a glass of vino. On a side-note, I’ve really started to enjoy public speaking. It has always been one of those things that I steered clear of, but as I start to do more speeches I do think I’m getting better. As a youngster I…

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News February 28, 2011

The £1-a-day red wine wonder pill to combat heart disease, cancer and poverty in Africa.

Ok so I made that last one up…but seriously!!! The U.K newspaper the Daily Mail recently reported on “a £1-a-day red wine wonder pill that claims to ward off heart ­disease, cancer and diabetes is to go on sale in Britain for the first time.” “Makers Biotivia claim the resveratrol supplement – derived from an anti­oxidant found in grape skins and ­naturally present in red wine – is as ­beneficial as exercise. They say the…

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Facts, News January 8, 2011

Sulfites – The Source Behind the Red Wine Headache?

  Sulfites are the salts of sulfurous acid, which are naturally occurring in grapes which nature uses to prevent microbial growth. They are found in onions, garlic, and many other plants. Sulfites have been known to cause severe allergic reactions in certain individuals, (please note the word “severe”). Through my wine studies, I once read that “If sulfites want to bother you, they will, possibly by triggering your untimely death!” Sulfites are actually the only…

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