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…
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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…
Effects of Climate Change on Phenolic Composition of California Pinot Noir: Implications for Vineyard Management
As I sit here on this gorgeous 65-degree day in February (in Virginia), I can’t help but think about global warming. Regardless of how you believe it was caused, be it by anthropogenic sources or a natural cycle of the…
Organic Viticulture Practices Lead to Increased Soil Quality Over Time Compared to Conventional Farming Methods
Organic farming has become increasing popular in all areas of agriculture, including the field of viticulture. Between 2001 and 2008, the area of organically farm vineyards in France increased by 110%. In organic viticulture, organic fertilizers and some non-synthetic pesticides…