Whether you’re new to wine or an expert, whether you want to host a fundraiser or just have a fun night with friends, a wine tasting in your home is the perfect way to spend an evening. You don’t need to buy a kick (save that money for your wine budget) or hire an expert. Host a wine party yourself with a few friends and find your next favorite wine while you create memories to last a lifetime.
Studies show that enzymes found in red wine can help burn fat and help liver health.
Dr. Neil Shay, of the University of Oregon, has been turning mice into couch potatoes for good reason: to test his hypothesis that red wine can help the liver in how it handles fats. Of course, this also applies to simply eating red grapes but he found that wine has the same effect due to ellagic acid, a chemical found in dark red grapes.
Orange wines are the newcomer in the more hip wine circles. They’re not what you think, don’t taste like you’d expect, and are a constant topic of conversation in the wine world. If you haven’t tried one yet you should, but be warned that most bottles have a higher than normal price point. Start your education on orange wines here by reading about their history, how they’re made, and basic tasting expectations.
