Moderate wine consumption produces a better balance of these two. Additionally, wine has an anti coagulation effect which makes the blood less likely to clot. The health benefits of drinking alcohol can’t be underrated. Mainly because of the evidence that it can greatly prove your health. However, not all alcoholic beverages can

provide healthful gains. Between wines and spirits, wines provide more healthful benefits compared to spirits. Generally, spirits refer to purified or extracted alcohol. Usually heating a “fermented liquid” do the process of distilling alcohol.  The liquid is made to disperse in the air making it change from a liquid state to a gas or vapor. Then  it squeezed back into its liquified form. Learn the art of Wine Tasting. Spirits are generally made from any natural material. It can be “fermented” to produce alcohol. You could surmise that wine with a little percentage of alcohol. Which can be transformed into spirits by increasing its alcohol content and decreasing its liquid substance.

Measurements

Forms of any organic substance including wines distills spirits. Also with the abundance of alcohol content, these particular types of beverages are measured and assessed depending on their alcohol content. Most countries that manufacture spirits use a particular means of measurement. The common way is to use the“Gay-Lussac system” or measuring the spirits according to “alcohol by volume” or ABV.

Example:

a particular spiritssium and low in sodium. Red wines have more of these elements. Because due to the juices longer contact with the grape skins. Red wines are also rich in Vitamin B which comes from the grape skins as well. That is classified as 60% ABV means that it has 60% alcohol. In the United States, spirits or any alcoholic beverage are classified in accordance to their alcohol content by using “proof of scale.”  The “proof” of an alcoholic beverage, particularly spirits, has their ABVs doubled. For instance, if a spirit has a 30% ABV. Then it is classified as 60% proof.

Classifications

Spirits are, basically, classified according to the kind of fermenting material. In the process of fermentation and distillation use spirit. To know more about the classification of spirits, here is a list that can help you out:

1. Brandy

From “fermented” grape sap make that this is a type of spirit. The alcohol contents of brandy are generated from a meticulous distillation process of grape juices. Which mostly from wines.

2. Gin, Vodka, etc.

Distilled beers are generates these spirits. Grains are makes these spirits naturally.

3. “Fortified wines”

These are special kinds of spirits made from a combination of “fermented wine” and extracted spirits. Which are, more often than not brandy.

These are just a few of the many classifications of spirits. They may differ from the kinds of materials that they have originated from. But they are all extracted and distilled to produce alcohol. That is why they are known as spirits. Chemical and food experts have known for years that wine contains rich deposits of vitamins, minerals, and natural sugars. Which are often beneficial to good health. Wine is also rich in pota.

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Many wine drinkers dream of finding an exciting discovery from far-off lands at a great price … unfortunately the reality is usually wildly different. Today a few large wineries produce the majority of bottles you find on the high street and names like Hardys and Blossom Hill dominate the supermarket shelves.

Many wine merchants and supermarkets are simply looking to secure the best price possible on easy-drinking, bulk wines from a large manufacturer. So if you want something a little different it’s not much use scanning the shelves in your corner shop or local supermarket – all you’re likely to find is mass-produced wine made for simple glugging! However there is hope … the advent of

the Internet and growing interest in wine (especially in the UK) has made it far easier (and cheaper!) for the average wine consumer to order interesting wines. A quick search for wine online reveals a number of wine merchants offering a vast range of bottles with handy information about each one. According to online monitor Hitwise, websites operated by Laithwaites receive more online hits than those of any other wine merchant. Browse laithwaites and you will find wines from established winemaking countries such as France and Spain as well as far-flung destinations.

There’s Pinot Grigio from Hungary and Romania, Brazilian fizz, dessert wines from Greece, Chilean Sauvignon plus that most difficult of grapes – Pinot Noir – from Patagonia. You can even try an English fizz should the mood take you closer to home.It seems Laithwaites are thriving on variety and Leading wine magazine Decanter voted them their Wine Merchant of the Year in 2007. Wine lovers must hope that other wine merchants follow suit and offer more character-driven wines from distant shores …

Benefits of drinking wine

Longevity interests a lot of people who aren’t ready to give up their lives, just yet. Who look to healthy alternatives to culturally defined eating patterns and health care.  Peoples have recommended the benefits of drinking wine for a while .  Someones thinks which, to be the reason why the French can get away with eating a high fat diet. They enjoying a low rate of coronary disease.

Case study

A few years ago, a study by French research team also found something. That is the men who regularly drank at least two glasses of wine daily were 50 percent less likely than non-drinkers to suffer a second heart attack. Previous studies with yeast, a small species of worm, and fruit flies. Which have shown that resveratrol — a polyphenol antioxidant found in grapes, especially red grapes. Also particularly in northern latitudes pinot noir grapes are grow and used in wines coming from New York, Washington, and Oregon — is a life-extending compound.

In a new study from Italy, resveratrol has been used to increase the life span of a short-lived breed of tropical fish by more than 50%. Not only did fish given resveratrol in their food live longer than the control group, they stayed livelier as they aged and displayed better memory in stimulus/response tests. And the neurons in their brains didn’t decay as quickly when they died and were dissected.

What is resveratrol

Resveratrol, an organic compound contained in the skins of grapes that protects them from disease. The wine making process extract resveratrol from grapes. The wine becomes a preservative for the resveratrol and prevents its oxidation. That’s why drinking grape juice or eating raisins doesn’t have the same effect; the resveratrol has neither been extracted nor preserved.

It’s also been shown that resveratrol in food supplements oxidizes upon exposure to air and loses its effectiveness.  Red wine may truly be a ‘wondrous drug!’  Other studies have shown that wine, especially red wine, can help prevent colds, increase the levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, lower the risk of Alzheimer’s, reduce the size and number of fat cells in the body, reduce the risk of prostate cancer, and has anti-inflammatory properties to boot.

Conclusion

Drug companies are trying to copy Red wine may truly be a “wondrous drug!”, but might not be able to preserve it’s health-preserving benefits. Besides, resveratrol is freely available in red wine and not patentable as such.

Changing to a healthier diet needn’t mean you miss out on the good things in life …

A question of balance:

You’ve embarked on a diet – and have even discovered some exciting new recipes – but what about wine? According to doctors, a little bit of what you fancy does you good, so much so that heart attack patients in one Wiltshire hospital were given two glasses a day during their stay. It’s also a great stress reliever, helping you unwind at the end of a busy day. The secret is moderation – but by drinking less you can afford a few special bottles and expand your wine horizons.

A world of choice:

Start by taking a grape variety you know, then work your way through different examples from around the world. Lovers of Aussie Chardonnay, for instance, might ring the changes with rich, barrel-matured white Burgundy. If you’ve already discovered fruit-filled Chilean Cabernet, then you really need to try the aristocratic reds of Bordeaux. Find out for yourself why the wines of New Zealand have become so popular. Also experience the everlasting appeal of Burgundy. Just a few rungs up the price ladder, flavours become more intense. Which making it far easier to stick to a single glass!. When exploring, don’t be afraid to ask questions of waiters or shop staff – if properly trained they will be full of useful advice. The very cheapest wine is rarely the best value for money. Excise duty, VAT, transport and packaging are virtually the same. Whether it’s a basic vin de table or from a prestigious estate. By paying a little extra – say $5 to $7 – you get a big increase in wine quality.

The easy option:

More people are ordering their wine online thanks to the convenience and range of wines on offer. Online wine merchants invariably provide more information about their wines than you will find on the label when perusing the supermarket shelves. Laithwaites were voted UK Independent Wine Merchant of the Year 2007 and have seen their online orders increase rapidly in recent years. It isn’t hard to see why – a quick look at their website reveals a wide range of wines with helpful descriptions about each bottle. Ordering is simple, each selection is delivered direct to your door and every bottle is covered by a full money-back guarantee. With expert wine merchants available at your fingertips it has become a whole lot easier to enjoy better wines at very competitive prices. Avoid cheap supermarket wine and you’ll discover a little good wine really does go a long way. You may find that you shed those unwanted pounds and your health, not to mention your palate, improves too! More information can be found at our site.

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