Blog archives for September, 2009

In my initial column, I outlined that I will offer two sections in each monthly column; a general wine information section entitled “Wine Speak” and one entitled “Food and Wine Pairings”. Here goes:Wine speakI just returned from a 10-day west coast trip with my family, and visited several key wine regions. In Oregon, we visited [...]

Is red wine beneficial for health or a potent poison? In the old times Plato said that “nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man.” Nowadays research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you with more than just a little relaxation. The [...]

A recent study showed that rats fed a diet mixed with a blend of powdered green, red, and black table grapes had lower blood pressure, better heart function, reduced inflammation throughout their bodies, and far less signs of heart muscle damage than the rats fed the otherwise same salty diet but without grapes. What’s more, [...]

Proper Grape StorageGrapes are a great snack to keep around. They are healthy, tangy, and juicy enough to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping you fit as a fiddle. However, like all fresh fruits, storage is a bit of a problem with grapes.Learning how to keep grapes longer is essential if you want to enjoy [...]

There is a reason why New Jersey is referred to as “The Garden State.” While the area may be known more now for it legacy in popular music (natives Bruce Springsteen and Frankie Valli are two lasting successes), New Jersey offers the visitor a lush landscape nestled against a bustling, scenic shoreline. For wine enthusiasts [...]