Today’s post looks at the remnants of grape bits that might otherwise be tossed away after pressing, and one possible new use for them. So, wine industry residues: can they be used as a meat preservative? (eww?) http://media21.onsugar.com/files/2011/01/04/2/192/1922195/05e4ca2929eb3874_chicktn.larger/i/ Fresh-Chicken-Better-Than-Packaged-Other-Food-News-From-Web.jpg Meat…
What’s in a label? The Importance of Back Label Information on Wine Purchase Intention
You’re at the grocery store. You’re staring mindlessly into the wine aisle looking for a bottle for that special anniversary dinner you’ll be preparing later that night. There is no one there to give you a recommendation and there are…
Resveratrol-Enriched Red Wines: What’s it worth to you?
We’ve all seen the headlines: “Red wine is good for your health!” When consumed in moderate amounts, red wine has been shown to have many positive health effects, from improved cardiovascular health, to decreased cases of diabetes, to potentially improved…
Who’s Your Daddy: Petit Verdot
Quite often in the tasting room, someone tells me; “I’ve never heard of Petit Verdot! Is that a new grape?” What they don’t realize is that Petit Verdot is actually a very old grape, and is planted throughout many regions of the…
A Closer Look into History: The Phylloxera Crisis in France and Long-term Health Impacts
Today’s review paper topic ties in issues related to viticulture, health, history, and finance. Carried out by a group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this post presents a paper looking at possible long-run health impacts of “income shocks”…
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July, everyone! I wish you great fun and good memories with family and friends, good BBQ, and great wine! The Academic Wino will be taking an extra day off to in celebration of America’s birthday, but we…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Chardonnay
The subject of today’s “Who’s Your Daddy” post is one of the most widely recognized and most popular wines in the world: Chardonnay! http://drinknectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Chardonnay.jpg Chardonnay is relatively easy to grow and can readily adapt to different environments, and therefore can…
Oak Barrels vs. Oak Chips: The Showdown
http://www.precisionmonitoring.com/images/BarrelCellar.jpg One major cost associated with producing wine is the cost of the barrel in which it is fermented and/or aged. A brand new American oak barrel in 2011 costs roughly $400, while a brand new French oak barrel in…
Wine Law 101: Silly Alcohol Laws Edition
Every state has its own laws regarding the sale and consumption of wine and other alcohol. Some may be legit, but others are just plain silly! Today’s post is a light-hearted break from the heavier scientific reviews, and highlights just…