Moderate wine consumption has been linked to heart health benefits. The polyphenols in red wine, such as resveratrol, have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can improve heart health. Wine can increase levels of good cholesterol (HDL) and reduce the formation of blood clots, both of which are beneficial for heart health. […]
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Recently we visited the Placer Wine Trail area and 3 wineries, in the Sierra Foothills AVA of Northern California. This wine region has a rich history dating back to wine grapes first planted by immigrant miners during California’s Gold Rush. Read history. Today, there are 20 family-owned wineries nestled in the rolling Sierra foothills. These
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For years, where to store my wine was never a problem, because this Winegirl drank her wine the minute she got it. But I have learned that there are many reasons to buy more wine than I can drink in a week/weekend: Where To Store Wine You want to store your wine in a place
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Winegirls were in Mardi Gras, marching in the Krewe of Cork parade through the New Orleans French Quarter as ‘Winos in Wonderland’ on Friday, February 18th. Carnival season is in full swing in New Orleans as locals and out-of-towners kick out the jams before the season of Lent, with parades back in 2022 after Covid
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It’s tempting to think restaurant wines are over-priced. But the profit in wine sales covers the many costs to the restaurant to store and serve wines. The restaurant is eager to sell you a wine you are happy with, that makes your meal wonderful. Ordering off the menuYou want a wine that you know you
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Wishful thinking or valid research? The Daily Mail reported on February 11, 2022, that people who drink red wine had a 17 percent lower risk of catching Covid, while those who drank white wine had an 8 percent lower chance, compared to non-drinkers.Experts believe this is due to the polyphenol content, which can inhibit the
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Most people have not learned to use a corkscrew, and that’s understandable. Unless you had to for a living, who wants to bother? There are so many wine-opening device options now, including ones that make opening a bottle easier if you have weak or arthritic hands. We share how to use several so you can
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