The following guest post is written by Steph Wood, a content writer for Bordeaux, UK. It would be difficult to find a food or drink that has more rituals and recommendations than wine. Given the thousands of years we’ve had…
Millennials: The Flashier the Label, the Better the Wine!
While walking along the aisles of a wine shop or the wine section of the grocery store, one is exposed to hundreds of different kinds of wines. As a result of this continually growing sector, wineries must figure out a…
Influence of Toasting on Antioxidant Capacity and Phenolic Composition of Oak-Aged Wine
There have been a significant number of studies focused on examining the antioxidant power of wine, studies of which are no stranger to The Academic Wino. Antioxidants and other polyphenols in wine have been shown to be linked to a…
Combating Wine Fraud: A New Noninvasive Approach Shows Promise for Testing Authenticity of Wines Without Damage to the Bottle or Wine
Wine fraud is sadly not an uncommon occurrence in the industry, so much so that it has even caught the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the United States. With rare bottles reaching on average more than…
The Next Step Toward a “Super Wine”: Fortification with Resveratrol May Not Affect Sensory Characteristics of Some Wines
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreanna/4244854623/ “Functional foods” or “superfoods” are growing increasingly popular among consumers looking for a healthier alternative to their current diet. Functional foods, which are often enhanced or fortified with compounds designed to better ones’ health (i.e., antioxidants), intend to provide…
Wine Consumption May Play a Protective Role in Neurodegenerative Disease
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTc JsTcUJ8m1s4zRzOojkhj9 _7VjQepE9snUZAekkm5VorFHkK065E5Sl8k Essential tremor is a neurological syndrome, which results in involuntary shaking, usually noticed most in the hands. This type of tremor is the most common, with a prevalence of about 0.9%, and occurs more frequently past the…
Role of Melatonin in Grapes: Joining Resveratrol and Anthocyanins as the Trifecta of Healthy Wine Components
http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelreuter/4568203319/ There have been countless studies investigating the role of melatonin in human and other animal systems, however, very few studies have studied the role of melatonin in plants. In animals, melatonin is highly involved in the regulation…
The Influence of Sour Rot on the Chemical Composition and Overall Quality of Wine
Even with the greatest wine maker in the world, if the grapes are poor quality, the wine will likely be poor quality. Obtaining high-quality grapes is of utmost importance to vineyard owners and winemakers alike, and avoiding disease and rot…
Can White Wine have Health Benefits Comparable to Red Wine?: The Maceration of White Wines
It is well documented that red wine has certain properties which provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Polyphenols in particular, which are concentrated in the skins and seeds, provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and act as antioxidants which act…