Hi, everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I’ve started the process of moving The Academic Wino to a new blogging platform! Hopefully the transition will be seamless, however, I wanted to give you a heads’…
Month: February 2012
Weed Management in Vineyards Affects Plant and Insect Diversity: Which Methods are More Environmentally-Friendly?
The presence of weeds in a vineyard can cause several problems, including competition for resources between the weeds and the vines, which ultimately leads to a reduction in yield of up to 37% (up to 68% for cane weight). In…
Thermal Pre-Treatment of Non-Alcoholic “Wine-like” Beverages Create a Functional Food Without the Buzz
We’ve all read about the health benefits of red wine. Antioxidants and polyphenols in wine have been shown to benefit many different health concerns, including (but not limited to) cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and obesity. Because of these vast…
Does Wine Consumption Improve Your Chance of Having More Teeth in Old Age?
By this point, it is well known that wine (particularly red wine) is associated with many health benefits, including a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, lower risk of obesity, and potentially increased neural function after spinal cord injury. In regards…