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Wine, when it was only French, was a luxurious drink of the rich and the classy.  Wine, in its democratized forms, is now a luxury made available at every supermarket and has come a far way from its tradition of being produced in France and Germany.

Lately wine drinkers have the choice of selecting their bottle of wine produced in the vine yards of California, Chile, Australia and India, to name a few. Wine had always had a high brand image as a drink meant only for the aristocrats unlike beer, whiskey and brandy which is more associated the common man’s pub drink. Read the rest of this entry »

Pairing food and wine is an art. To create a pleasurable dining experience, there are some basic considerations to understanding how food enhances the taste of wine, and vice versa. The goal is to find balance and synergy, keeping in mind that this process is one of personal preferences. Success is achieved when you find a combination that is pleasing to your palate.

Here are some suggestions on how to pair food and wine, so that they may accentuate the flavors in one another and as a result, taste better.

Consider how the dish is being prepared, and if there will be a dominate seasoning, sauce or flavor. Delicate foods should be served with a delicate wine, while heavy dishes go better with heavy full bodied wine. Read the rest of this entry »

Resveratrol research has shown resveratrol to be an effective antioxidant, and an anti-inflammatory. It also has qualities that make it useful in sun damage repair, and for color correction in the skin. Longevity proponents have strong hopes on resveratrol anti-aging benefits, as this wonder ingredient has been indicated in some recent research to possess potential life-enhancement properties.

Resveratrol is not a new find; in fact, some medicines in Japan and China have been using it since the 1980s for treatment of wide range of afflictions, including fungal infections, various skin inflammations, and liver and cardiovascular diseases.

Resveratrol is a compound found in the skins of red fruits, red wine, grapes, seeds, peanuts, berries (especially, mulberries), various herbs, and propolis (a natural honeybee product) Read the rest of this entry »

Australian wines are some of the best in the world and Western Australian wineries provide premium wine to rival the top drops in the country. Blessed with a mild climate and ideal soil conditions, South Western Australia is the ideal place for visiting wineries and enjoying its spectacular scenery. Here are 5 of its top wine regions.

1. Swan Valley.

The Swan Valley is the closest wine region to Perth and is easily reached by road or taking a cruise on the Swan River. Captain Cook Cruises operates daily trips along the scenic upper reaches of the river to Sandalford and Waters Edge wineries.

The Swan Valley is the oldest wine growing region in Western Australia. The warm, dry climate is perfect for Shiraz, Cabernet and Verdelho. You can enjoy award winning wines at larger wineries such as Sandalford and Houghton, as well as many boutique wineries. Read the rest of this entry »