Posted inPort Wine
Where is Port Wine From?
Wine production in Portugal, particularly in the Douro Valley, has a long history, predating the Romans. The great geographer of ancient Greece, Strabo, indicated that inhabitants of the north west…
Posted inBilberry Health Benefits
Does Bilberry Really Help Your Vision?
People regularly ask "does bilberry help vision?". Some say British pilots ate them during World War II to see better at night. But is there any truth to this? Let’s…
Posted inWhat is Resveratrol
What Does Resveratrol Do?
Resveratrol is a natural compound classified as a polyphenol, specifically a stilbene, that acts like a shield for your body’s cells.. Found primarily in the skins of grapes and some…
Posted inHealth Benefits of Wine
White Wine Benefits
In my quest to learn more about wine, I always wondered what was better red or white wine, not only from a health point of view, but also in regards…
Posted inLongevity
Does Resveratrol Extend Ones Lifespan?
Resveratrol is a phytonutrient molecule whose time has come. It is a polyphenolic phytoalexin present in grape skins and red wine that has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol has…