So far in this blog, I’ve presented current research showing positive associations between moderate wine consumption and better cognitive function/memory, as well as cardiovascular protective effects. I’ve also presented some negative associations between alcohol/wine consumption and In Vitro Fertilization success.…
China: The Next Leader in the Wine Industry?
A French Bordeaux…an Oregon Pinot…an Argentinean Malbec…a Chinese Merlot? When you think of top wine producing and consuming nations, you think of France, Italy, the United States, etc. European history is steeped in wine, as is the United States, South…
Tempting Fate: Le Marathon du Medoc
As I was out for a run today (trying not to get heat stroke from the lovely Virginia summer heat), I found myself thinking about my upcoming marathon training, and possible races to run in the future. “Unofficially” training for…
Does Raising Taxes on Alcohol Save Lives?
Today’s review post is a fascinating study regarding alcohol consumption, implementation of excise taxes, and effects on alcohol-related death trends in the United States. It is relatively lengthy, but it was so chock full of facts that I was unaware…
Wine Law 101: What’s In a Name?
In today’s edition of Wine Law: 101, we’ll look at specific naming of wines and the laws/trademarks that protect their overuse. This post is in no way all-inclusive, but is simply meant to give you a few examples of wine…
Does Alcohol Consumption Affect the Success Rate of In Vitro Fertilization?
I’m starting off the week with a research paper from the field of medicine; specifically related to in vitro fertilization and effects of alcohol consumption on its success. Though never experiencing the implantation portion of in vitro fertilization, I have…
Sweet Wine Preference: The New Personality Test?
This week wraps up with a short and sweet (pun intended) article looking at personality traits and dietary preferences in humans, specifically whether or not a preference for sweet tastes in white wines dictates the type of personality one expresses.…
Who’s Your Daddy?: Syrah
In this second edition of “Who’s Your Daddy?”, we’ll take a look at the origins of the Syrah grape. Syrah, a grape that is about 2,600 years old and gaining popularity throughout the world (it is now the 5th most…
Does Serving Temperature Effect the Perception of Flavor and Fault Intensity in Wine?
Now that I have done two medical-related reviews in a row, it’s time I review some research in another field. For today’s post, I’ve decided to review an article based on sensory perception and wine tasting. A very common question…