The concept of a “hot” red wine is something that has been around for a long time, but it’s now being increasingly used as a marketing ploy.We have a word for it: hot sauce.This is not a good thing.Not in the context of food.The term refers to an alcoholic beverage containing the alcohol by-product ethanol …
Why red wine can improve the immune system
The antioxidant properties of red wine are well known, but what’s the link between the flavouring and the health benefits?The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has just released its first paper in this area, in a review of the evidence.But what do these flavouring compounds actually do for the body?This article looks at the …
What you need to know about red wine ingredients
A wine can contain up to 20 different types of wine grapes.A red wine can also contain as many as 80 different kinds of fruit and vegetables, which are also used to make wine.The ingredients that go into a red wine also include different types and sizes of fruit, which can make it a little …