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Red Wine 101

Take a look at popular red wine varietals, red wine pricing and recommendations, key red wine producing regions, appropriate red wine food pairing ideas, storing and serving tips and a bit of vineyard vocabulary that often accompanies red wines.

Red Wine 101

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Wine and Health Updates

Friday January 16, 2009
Recent research points to the possibility that both obesity and Leukemia may be positively affected by grapeseed extracts. More studies are needed to verify if merely drinking wine (or grapejuice, though not as fun) has the same impact as grapeseed extract supplementation. Also, new findings on heart health and omega-3 fatty acids seem to elevate wine by indicating that moderate wine consumers may maintain higher levels of this essential fatty acid when compared to participants who do not drink wine.

Wine of the Week: Covey Run Gewurztraminer 2007 (WA) $10

Thursday January 15, 2009
The 2007 Covey Run Gewurztraminer is a refreshing, spicy white wine with plenty of delicious fruit to jazz up many a meal. This off-dry Gewurztraminer enjoys high-powered honeysuckle aromas, with delicious citrus fruit and a good splash of spice. A perfect pairing would include sushi, Thai food and Asian fare with a spicy kick. There is enough sweet in this wine to cut the heat of red pepper spice.

Red Wine Marinade Recipe

Wednesday January 14, 2009
This red wine marinade is a low-hassle marinade that is easy to throw together in just a few minutes. A perfect way to use that last bit of red wine that won't save until tomorrow. Check it out here.

What to do with Leftover Wine

Friday January 9, 2009
Whether you have leftover wine from dinner or from a larger get together, the question comes up - what to do with the wine, when finishing it isn't necessarily your best bet? When it comes to leftover wine, you've got several options: keep it, pitch it, or "recycle it." Read more...

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