EZ Rock with Heather Kingston Wine Chat
Health Benefits of Wine Part Three
EZ Rock Health Benefits of Wine Part Three
Heather Kingston ISG Certified Sommelier
ALSA Educator
The health effect of wine consumption can be dated back to early Egyptian times. Recipes for wine based medicines have been found on papyri and tablets unearthed in archeological digs. It has been used as a disinfectant, medicine and a part of a healthy diet in many ancient cultures. In several places, wine would be safer to drink than the water. Medicines were not available, so wine had properties that made good alternatives. As I mentioned in part one, the moderate consumption of wine has been recognized as part of a healthy lifestyle. There is ongoing research, so it is difficult to report any type of conclusions. I am writing about a broad nature of studies, so please see a physician for your own personal health inquiries as to how much, if any wine, is healthy for you. Cancer researchers have been inspired to take a serious look at how wine can be a part of a healthy defense. It is the antioxidants in red wine that are beneficial. These come from the phenolics in the skins and pips of the red grape. Red wine is made with the skins and pips while white wine is made with the juice coming from the pulp. Unfortunately, alcohol in wine is destructive to the body and creates an added risk for digestive tract and breast cancer. Studies have been done on dementias and moderate wine drinking. This is better news for us aging baby boomers. Moderate wine drinkers are less likely to develop various dementias, including Alzheimer’s. Another study reported a combination of wine, dark chocolate and tea in moderate amounts helped elderly people stay bright and alert. Even the liver can benefit from a glass of red wine. We all know alcohol abuse can ruin the liver, but a daily glass of wine decreases the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. New and exciting research is on the SIRT1 gene associated with aging and resveratrol. We are all looking to live longer and healthier, so this is welcome study.
Here is another Joe Dobbes Pinto Noir.
Dobbes Family Estate Grand Assemblage, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, 2007 CSPC 733494. Only two tons per acre are produced. This gives concentration to the grapes. The grapes are sourced from nine different vineyards with each site contributing subtle nuances. The mouth feel is rich with strawberry, red and black currants and cherries. This is a great wine!
