Earlier in October, The Academic Wino reported on a study investigating the influence of toasting on the antioxidant capacity and phenolic composition of oak-aged wines (click here for that article). The main finding of that research was that model wines…
Results for Individual Scenarios in the Wine Distribution Emissions Model: A Follow-Up
This post is a follow-up on Friday’s post examining the energy and carbon footprint of wine distribution in the United States. In that post, I set the stage for why the authors’ chose to study this topic, and also presented…
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles: Examining the Energy and Carbon Footprint of Wine Distribution in the United States
In this age of climate change and environmental awareness, individuals and businesses alike have been starting and continuing to evaluate their own role in the system. The wine industry is no different, and is often one of the first industries…
Resveratrol Improves Cardiovascular Health in Obese Adults: The First Evidence Using Oral Administration in a Clinical Trial Setting
http://cdnimg.visualizeus.com/thumbs/29/72/ heart,love,wine-29724debce5dd7 043eec161bac00a030_h.jpg It is well documented that red wine harbors many health benefits; including, but not limited to, cardiovascular improvements. Research has shown that it is likely the polyphenols in the skins of grapes that provide these health benefits. …
NewAir AWC-330E Wine Cooler Review and Holiday Savings Offer
12/12/12 UPDATE: I’ve been having some issues with the cooler, in that the compressor mechanism has failed. It’s been a couple of weeks and I am still struggling to get it back to the company to be fixed/replaced. BE ADVISED.…
Mid-November Round-Up
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, The Academic Wino will be taking a brief hiatus. We will be back all new starting the week after Thanksgiving! http://davidholstrom.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/turkey1.jpg As always, I am always on the look out for guest bloggers! If you…
Wine Industry Waste as a Protein Supplement for Tilapia Feed Diets: Rice Wine Edition
There has been a lot of interest lately regarding recycling wine industry residues to be useful and beneficial in many different areas, such as meat preservatives, animal feed, food nutrition boosters, disease ameliorators, and alternative fuels. Most research in this…
Targeting Vineyard Management Practices to Combat Early Onset of Ripening Caused by Climate Change
Well, it probably won’t be this dramatic, but you never know! http://www.appellationamerica.com/images/ appellations/features/climate-change-top-310.jpg Regardless of what one believes caused global warming, be it through anthropogenic sources or simply a natural cycle, research shows and we should all agree that the…
Wine Expertise: Is there a development process? Or are some just born lucky?
http://www.cartoonstock.com/newscartoons/ cartoonists/cgo/lowres/cgon62l.jpg To date, there have been countless studies examining the differences in performance and wine knowledge between so-called wine experts and wine novices. However, very little work has been done exploring the development of wine expertise, related to training…