Feb
05
2010
The top 5 red wine grapes are used in all of the popular wines. The best red wines come from Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, and Tempranillo grapes.
Cabernet Sauvignon:
This grape is grown worldwide and can handle a variety of climates due to its thick skin. Wines produced from this grape are often very dark [...]
Jan
13
2010
Lets look at the differences in health benefits and antioxidants of red wine and white wine. While many believe red wine is better for you, the answer still remains unclear.
Here is a break down of the calories and alcohol per average glass of red and white wine.
Red Wine
(5 ounces or about 1 glass)
roughly 120 calories
180 [...]
Dec
24
2009
Red wine has been a tradition among cultures for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Over the recent years, studies have shown red wine can provide many health benefits to people. With this new information surfacing, more and more people are starting to consume moderate amounts of red wine.
So whether you are a wine connoisseur, a [...]
Nov
29
2009
Red wine contains a fairly large amount of calories for a 4 ounce glass. The higher the alcohol content the more calories red wine typically has.
The following is the amount of calories in a typical 4 ounces glass of wine:
Dry Red Wine: 83 Calories
Fortified Wines:
Port 160 Calories
Sherry Dry 110 Calories
Sherry Medium 112 Calories
Sherry Sweet 130 [...]
Nov
29
2009
Red wine is known for staining clothes, carpet, and other fabrics very quickly and badly. Getting rid of red wine stains will take quick action and some work on your part.
As soon as you spill red wine, grab some paper towels or napkins and start blotting the stains immediately.
Take some laundry soup and some hydrogen [...]