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Thick skinned red grapes-and the wines they produce-show major health benefits

'The French paradox' refers to the observation that despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats, the French suffer a relatively...
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There's a party in this box

  • Malbec in a cube
  • May 27, 2012
Target’s malbec wine in a vivid violet box is fun cubed.The 3L environmentally friendly package – equivalent to four 750ml bottles (or...
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Tannat- it's what's in the glass, with significant benefit to the heart

The Tannat grape. If you haven't heard much about the grape--and the wine it produces--hang on to your hats, you will soon. The grape was first...
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Health benefits of red wine: they just keep coming.

This was copied with express permission from Frank L. Machover, from V.I Wine Wholesale:HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED WINE – MORE PROOF ! (And...
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Let's talk Malbec: The basics

If you like your red wines full-bodied, robust and able to stand up to any kind of red meat pairing, then it’s time to introduce you to the...
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Susana Balbo Crios 2009 Rosé of Malbec

Rosé of Malbec Domino del Plata Summer in Miami is a hot time, and one when Rosé becomes the topic of local wine articles, wine shop...
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Omahan Jon Staenberg Husker fan, venture capitalist and his Hand of God Winery

There seems to be a comparatively high number of successful people from Omaha relative to the rest of the country. Without any accurate way to...
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Expected characteristics in varietal wines, part 2

In keeping with the trend of the last few posts, there are characteristics that should be evident in every bottle of every specific grape variety,...
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Fun stuff Friday: wine, dancing, eye-catching labels, and the humorous side of racial profiling

You're at the front door to the weekend. With luck, at least some part of it will involve wine and dancing (as will mine). Live it up, kick up your...
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