Tag Archives: wine and health

Four things I learned about wine this year

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

Another year nearly done.  Time for another “Things I Learned” blog post, right?  Unlike previous attempts, though, there’s a twist this year.  All of these topics have pushed me to do more digging, ask more questions.  Three of these four … Continue reading →

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Does wine shorten your life, or does life without it just seem longer?

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

I’ve read as many studies on alcohol and health as possible for the past decade-plus.  And also the media coverage that goes with them.  As I’ve mentioned before, wine studies are often big news.  And by the time the coverage … Continue reading →

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Six things I learned about wine and food this year

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

It’s that time of year when we reflect back – or not, as some of my friends tell me that 2016 was a year they’d rather not dwell on.  Nonetheless, if you ignore the election-related memories (not easy, I grant … Continue reading →

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#Science claims wine causes happiness

Posted on October 5, 2015 by

I’ve decided to give up reading articles on health claims about wine. I think it will be better for my health if I do. In fact, I’m not sure why it is we need our wine to be a “healthy” … Continue reading →

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Resolution-ary news

Posted on January 14, 2015 by

“OMFG: Science Says a Glass of Red Wine May Be Equivalent to an Hour at the Gym,” read a post on the American Wine Consumers Coalition (AWCC) Facebook page. It was referring to an article by Ashley Fern that appeared … Continue reading →

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First Vine Wine Topics

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

Back before we started blogging, first vine was sending weekly e-mails with a recipe and a wine pairing.  And occasionally a discussion of a particular wine topic.  The more informational e-mails are now here on the blog as First Vine … Continue reading →

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