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The Flavor And Goodness Of Red Wine

Red wine is a popular drink in the US and considering that there

are over 600 million gallons of wine sold there each year it's

good to know that it has health benefits too.





The making and drinking of wine goes back thousands of years, in

fact, remnants of wine found in a jar dating back to 5400 B.C.

have been found in modern day Iran. And of course, the Egyptians

partook of this tasty drink as a jar buried in the tomb of King

Tut attests. Other Egyptian artifacts show that from at least

2500 B.C. many of the upper class enjoyed a glass (or clay

goblet) every so often.





Red wine is more full bodied than white wine and has a distinct

flavor due to the increase in tannins contained in the wine.

When red wine is made, the grapes stay in the skin for a longer

time which makes more tannins which result in the heartier taste

and darker color.





The tannins are also what makes red wine have health benefits

that white wine does not possess. This is because the skin of

the grape has a natural antioxidant called resveratrol.

Resveratrol is a flavonoid which research has shown can decrease

aging in cells. This anti-aging property helps to keep your

arteries healthy and aids in boosting the immune system. Some

even claim that red wine can play a role in preventing cancer.

And you don't need to drink a gallon to get the benefits either

- just � - 1 glasses a day for women and 1-2 glasses for men

will do the trick.





There are many different varieties of red wine made all over the

world today. France has long been the favorite country of

origin, although California has been making a fair showing in

the past few decades. The Bordeaux region of France produces

Cabernet - the "mother of all red wines," and also some fine

Merlots. France's Rhone Valley rivals Australia in making Shiraz

while the Burgundy region produces great Pinot Noirs.





In America, California is well known for it's quality Cabernets,

Merlots, and Zinfandels which are grown in the Napa and Sonoma

Valleys. Oregon and Washington are also making their mark with

wonderful Pinots and Merlots.





To serve red wine, let it get to about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Open it at least � hour before serving to let it "breathe". This

will help to release pent up gasses and add flavor to the wine.





And don't let the possibility of spills and stains deter you

from enjoying a healthy glass of red wine. If you do spill some,

sprinkle the area with salt and then blot until the stain is

removed.





About the author:



Lee Dobbins writes for
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