Category Archives: health

Want to live longer? Drink more red wine. And we still want our wine!

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Liz Pirnat

In case you haven’t seen the news lately, a recent study is showing resveratrol is now showing to be the “fountain of youth” in mice and worms. More research needs to be done, but yet one more reason to drink … Continue reading →

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Red Wine Lowers Prostate Cancer Risk, Italian Harvest, French Regional Wines, 07 Bordeaux, and Riesling Demand

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Red wine reduces prostate cancer risk. More good health news with reasons to drink wine! Italian harvest at 50 year low. Currently Italian wine producers are expecting a 13% drop in the harvest this year. French regional wines a sham? … Continue reading →

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Sore Throat Cures, Da Vinci Code Marketing, Drought in California, Ratatouille Wine, and Finally the iPhone

Posted on July 6, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Wine can possibly cure sore throats. At least this cure doesn’t run into the cavity issues of sucking on hard candy. Torres uses the Da Vinci Code-style marketing to sell Priorat wine. Drought in California hits California wine country. Russian … Continue reading →

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Living with Allergies While Enjoying Wine

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

As you might have guessed I enjoy wine. And a few years ago I lost my sense of smell. Now, there is no good comparison to losing your sense of smell, but especially when wine is not only a hobby … Continue reading →

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Hail in Alsace, Wine Reduces Cavities

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

One week after Cote Rotie is hit by hail, Alsace has hail destruction. Some grand cru vineyards hit. Others not touch. More information. Wine reduces cavities! Red wine works better than white, but they both help! More information.

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Champagne protects the brain!

Posted on June 19, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

According to an article from the April 18th Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Champagne helps protect the brain from injury during a stroke or other aliments, like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This is due to the high level of polyphenols … Continue reading →

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Reduces Prostate Risk

Posted on June 18, 2007 by Liz Pirnat

Men who drink moderate amounts (4 – 7 glasses per week) of red wine are only half as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as those who don’t drink it at all.

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Wine beats bird flu?

Posted on November 7, 2005 by Liz Pirnat

Welch’s Grape juice posted this online: “While we are aware of recent research on resveratrol and the inhibition of influenza viruses, no research has studied the effects of drinking Welch’s 100% Grape Juice made from Concord grapes on the avian … Continue reading →

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