(images: brainboomer.com, jamieq.blogspot.com) I work in two professions – Wine Consulting and Playing Rock Music – that pretty much guarantee that I am in close proximity to alcohol (and its potential abuse) a good portion of the time. I love to drink. Specifically, I love to savor excellent wine (and beer), and admire the nuances,…
Category: wine health
In the Blogosphere: How Wine Sulfite Regulations Impact Winemakers
The wine sulfites battle rages on. Some of you will recall that the Dude has been commenting on the topics of sulfites in wine, as well as biodynamic and organic wines. Jason Haas over at Tablas Creek Vineyard has posted a great article on how the widely misunderstood fear of wine sulfite allergies (& “wine…
Does This Wine Make Me Look Fat?: How To Drink Wine While You’re on a Diet
Dieting – how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… OK, DONE! No one really enjoys dieting, and while we may be of the epicurean mindset, even us wine lovers need to count the calories once in a while. To get our New Year’s resolutions off to the right start, I’ve put together…
Update: More on Low-Sulfite Wines (Holiday Edition)
Happy Holidays to all, and greetings from sunny FL! A (very) quick update on my last post regarding low-sulfite wines, just to prove I’m not totally biased against all organic / biodynamic wines! I’ve come across a few other quality wines (featured in body + soul magazine) that I’ve recently learned are either organically or…