The very light style Pinot from Anam Cara Cellars offers up soft flavors of cherry, blueberry, raspberry and light spice. An easy drinker with soft tannins and understated oaky influences, the result of aging in predominately older barrels.
Upon opening the bottle the aromas start with a nostalgic creamy cinnamon roll but as it opens, notes of tropical and pineapple come through. A medium-bodied Chardonnay, this offering from Malibu Rocky Oaks offers up flavors of red apple, tropicals, ripe pineapple, oaky vanilla, creme brulee and soft spice. A touch of acidity adds depth.
If you didn’t get that pleasant buzz with your favorite glass of wine, would your still enjoy the wine as much? Would you drink at all? Or would guaranteed sobriety be a gift, allowing you to enjoy more wines without intoxication and hangovers from overindulgence?
A “sobriety pill” may be on the way according to an article in New Scientist (Read Here). Researchers believe extracts from a Chinese variety of the oriental raisin tree could be the answer. Chinese drinkers have used the extract for over 500 years to reduce the effects of hangovers. Continue reading »
Wine, it seems, get more press regarding health benefits than anything else we consume on a regular basis. Just when we’re sure we are drinking from the fountain youth, out comes a study that contradicts the first.
To make matters worse, ABC News reports “A University of Connecticut researcher (Dr. Dipak Das) known for his work on red wine’s benefits to cardiovascular health falsified his data in more than 100 instances, university officials said Wednesday. UConn officials said nearly a dozen scientific journals are being warned of the potential problems after publishing his studies in recent years.”
What’s a wine lover to believe?
Below is a summary of the often mentioned health benefits of alcohol and wine (mostly red wine) and in some cases the studies that challenge those very claims. In all cases, the benefits come from moderate consumption, usually considered to be no more than two four-ounce glasses a day
Here’s a list of recent claims: Continue reading »
A beautiful big-boy Pinot from Freeman Vineyards. Rich character, good structure with a full and round mouth-feel. Flavors abound with cherry, black raspberry, dark berries, rhubarb and a hint of cola. Be patient, this baby need time to open to its full potential. Decant for at least 30 minutes
