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Beer’s Health Benefits, Consumed In Moderation, May Be Similar To Those Of Wine #drunksci
Oenophiles have been looking down their noses at beer drinkers since time began. But the past few years have given grape-lovers a particularly powerful weapon against the unwashed masses of grain-supporters: health claims. A series of studies showed that red wine had life-extending health benefits, possibly because of a chemical called resveratrol, unmatched by any other alcoholic beverage.
Two recent studies, though, may turn the tables on smug wine drinkers.
“Hmm I’m not sure this will go with the linens in the living room…
Oh hold on, it says ‘Great for ANY decor’! Awesome, we’re set!”
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Dubbed the Greenhouse Gas Accounting Profile, the standardized formula has two parts. The enterprise protocol helps businesses calculate their carbon emissions, while the product protocol gives winemakers carbon reduction tips to cut emissions even more, notes Harpers.co.uk.
According to the UK Wine and Spirit Trade Association, the wine sector is one of the first industries to lead with such a move.
This is a brilliant way to present your wine-food pairings!
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Times they are a changing and the #drinklocal movement is on the rise, catching up with the ever-popular #eatlocal and farm-to-table movement.
There is little in life that can’t be fixed with a drink. This is scientifically proven.
”A drink a day keeps disease away” may be the new motto for middle-age women hoping to age gracefully. A new study shows women who drank the equivalent of a beer or small glass of wine each day were less likely to develop chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes as they got older compared to nondrinkers or those who drink four or more drinks at one time.[…]”
Knowing that deeper reds are often more desirable and so attract a higher price there are some parts of the wine market, particularly in Asia, where anthocyanins extracted from black rice and other sources are added to improve wine colour. “This practice does not produce negative effects on health,” the Italian researchers say, “however, in many countries, it is considered as a food adulteration.” For those markets where artificially boosting the reds is either illegal or simply frowned upon, there is a requirement for a simple and quick approach to testing red wine for such adulteration.[…]
You’ve heard it over and over again: It’s best for women to limit their alcohol intake to one drink per day. If you’ve ever found this health rule to be boring and ultra-conservative, wait until you see how the U.S. stacks up with other countries…
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A 200-year-old bottle of white wine was sold in London for $117,000 - a world record for a bottle of wine sold commercially. The new owner plans to drink the 1811 vintage in six years time to celebrate what will be a half century career as a sommelier.
