The article presented today is mainly a short test of methods, though it could have some interesting and potentially important applications in the wine world. There are several ways to create wines with higher levels of residual sugar, one of…
Resveratrol Consumption During Endurance Training Significantly Improves Physical Performance and Cardiac Function in the Rat Model
Improvement in physical performance is an ever-present ongoing goal for both clinical and nonclinical purposes. It is well known that endurance training can improve physical performance by increasing energy metabolism in skeletal muscles, as well as improved cardiac function, particularly…
Wines Made from Botrytised Grapes May Possess Same Health Benefits as Red Wine
A few weeks ago, a reader (Christine M.) asked the following question in a comment on one of my posts (“Noble Rot Affects the Aromatic Composition and Quality of Amarone Wine”): “it has been hinted to me that noble rot…
Altering the Chemical Profile of Sauvignon Blanc Wines to Match Consumer Preferences
Tip on reading my reviews: If it’s getting too technical for you in the methods/results, or if you don’t have much time to read through everything, just read the bolded results and skip to the conclusions for a brief summary…
Book Review: Authentic Wine; Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking by Jamie Goode and Sam Harrop
Authentic Wine: Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking by Jamie Goode and Sam Harrop (MW), is a fascinating and well-written book that aims to educate the readers about sustainable winemaking by offering suggestions on alternatives to conventional methods and supplying them…
Happy 1st Blogiversary, The Academic Wino!
The Academic Wino is One Year Old Today!!! …and we’re giving away a $25 Amazon Gift Card! http://www.great-birthday-party-ideas.com/ image-files/party-decorations- champagne,-hat,-balloons,-streamers.jpg Wow! One year! Time has surely gone by swiftly! I never could have imagined where this blog would be…
Put the Barry White on Pause: Using Vibrational Disruption as an Alternative to Chemical Pesticides in Vineyard Pest Management Practices
For commercial vineyards, and commercial agricultural farms in general, pest management employs the use of chemical pesticides. These chemicals act to disrupt the communication between male and female insects that use sex pheromones to attract one another for mating. However,…
Pollination Dynamics of Cabernet Sauvignon
In many plant species, including grape cultivars, autogamy (i.e. self-fertilization) is all that is necessary to successfully reproduce. However, some cultivars require cross-pollination in order to reproduce and reach maturity. The level of successful pollinations that occur will determine the…
Red Wine May Act to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Adult Women
In the United States, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer for women. Studies have found that increased alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, though it is controversial whether or not red wine, a beverage…