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First, it needs to be established that, yes, there are calories in wine. Indeed, almost anything you eat or drink contains calories unless it is made of almost entirely of water or chemicals. However, calories should be considered fuel for the body and a body will not function well without an adequate supply of

If you want to create your own home wine cellars take note of the following considerations.

Wine connoisseurs often spend a lot of money on wines, and they naturally want to protect their investment by purchasing home wine cellars.

Aging wine allows many of the components of the wine to mellow out over time, and bring a harmonious balance to the flavor.

Wine is a complex substance. Open a bottle of it now, and it may taste fine. Open a bottle of the same wine several years from now, and the wine becomes something else entirely. Rough edges in the flavor will have smoothed out and the overall flavor of the wine will be more balanced and mellow.

Most American wines are mass-produced general wines; often having the brand name of the region where these are produced.

About 90 percent of American wines are produced in the California region. Cold areas like Napa Valley, Sonoma Country, etc are the primary wine-producing regions. The most prestigious wine in California is the Pinot & Chardonnay from the central coast area of Lompoc. This wine is almost equal to any classic European wine. California wines have higher alcoholic contents, aroma & flavor compared to any European wine.

How about teaming up your favorite meal with the best of wine this weekend? It sounds like a great idea but you might overindulge, and, well, you may not mind this but what about the wine hangover you have to face, the other morning. How about spending your entire Sunday afternoon sitting inside the bathroom, with one hand on your forehead and the other on your stomach? Scary isn’t it?