Comments for Rhino Wino http://www.rhinowino.com A Rhino Wine Gear Blog Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Is Organic Worth It? by Beth-ann Roth http://www.rhinowino.com/is-organic-worth-it/2010/08/16/comment-page-1/#comment-324 Beth-ann Roth Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:02:00 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=984#comment-324 Direct pesticide ingestion from fruit is not the only reason to opt for organic produce. While a thick-skinned fruit, such as a lemon, may not retain as much pesticide residue in the fruit itself, the runoff from pesticide- and herbicide-laden agriculture certain does make its way into our water supply and harms everyone. Also, just like using an antibiotic when absolutely necessary kills all of the good bacteria along with the bad in our gut, and then needs to be replenished so we can live healthily and fight disease, the use of pesticides and herbicides harm the nutrients in the soil that nurtures the plants that grow the fruits and vegetables we eat. So there are plenty of reasons to go organic other than direct pesticide residue. Grapes, unlike lemons and other thick-skinned fruits, are near the top of the list of products that retain pesticide residue. Based on the question posed above ("Other organics seem like a must; but is organic wine one of those?), wine made with organic grapes (which means it is made from 100% organic fruit -- see Paolo Benetti's comment below) is indeed a must if you otherwise care about organics. If you buy organic food, then why wouldn't you buy wine made with organic grapes? These days there are more and more talented winemakers around the world using certified organic grapes and producing gorgeous wines that are becoming easier to find in restaurants and wine shops. Just as there are varying qualities of wines of all types, there are some using organic grapes that are better than others. Try some and find what you like. Bottom line -- if you don't want bug and weed killer in your food, then the choices you make with respect to wine should be no different. Beth-ann Roth Calypso Organic Selections Direct pesticide ingestion from fruit is not the only reason to opt for organic produce. While a thick-skinned fruit, such as a lemon, may not retain as much pesticide residue in the fruit itself, the runoff from pesticide- and herbicide-laden agriculture certain does make its way into our water supply and harms everyone. Also, just like using an antibiotic when absolutely necessary kills all of the good bacteria along with the bad in our gut, and then needs to be replenished so we can live healthily and fight disease, the use of pesticides and herbicides harm the nutrients in the soil that nurtures the plants that grow the fruits and vegetables we eat. So there are plenty of reasons to go organic other than direct pesticide residue.

Grapes, unlike lemons and other thick-skinned fruits, are near the top of the list of products that retain pesticide residue. Based on the question posed above (“Other organics seem like a must; but is organic wine one of those?), wine made with organic grapes (which means it is made from 100% organic fruit — see Paolo Benetti’s comment below) is indeed a must if you otherwise care about organics. If you buy organic food, then why wouldn’t you buy wine made with organic grapes?

These days there are more and more talented winemakers around the world using certified organic grapes and producing gorgeous wines that are becoming easier to find in restaurants and wine shops. Just as there are varying qualities of wines of all types, there are some using organic grapes that are better than others. Try some and find what you like.

Bottom line — if you don’t want bug and weed killer in your food, then the choices you make with respect to wine should be no different.

Beth-ann Roth
Calypso Organic Selections

]]> Comment on Is Organic Worth It? by Brian Fitzpatrick http://www.rhinowino.com/is-organic-worth-it/2010/08/16/comment-page-1/#comment-323 Brian Fitzpatrick Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:25:00 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=984#comment-323 Wines are not better for you because they lack added sulfites. Sulfites are not a public health issue but a sensitivity issue for less than 1% of the population. Wines are not "crisper" because they lack sulfites either, that's a function of the wine's acidity. Let's not bite at the same hook as Charlie the Tuna who thought he had good taste but we all knew Charlie didn't taste good. Try some wines made with organically grown grapes for good health and good taste. Wines are not better for you because they lack added sulfites. Sulfites are not a public health issue but a sensitivity issue for less than 1% of the population. Wines are not “crisper” because they lack sulfites either, that’s a function of the wine’s acidity. Let’s not bite at the same hook as Charlie the Tuna who thought he had good taste but we all knew Charlie didn’t taste good. Try some wines made with organically grown grapes for good health and good taste.

]]> Comment on Is Organic Worth It? by RhinoWineGear http://www.rhinowino.com/is-organic-worth-it/2010/08/16/comment-page-1/#comment-321 RhinoWineGear Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:15:00 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=984#comment-321 That's some good insight Paolo. Thanks for including the pdf resource. Cheers! That’s some good insight Paolo. Thanks for including the pdf resource.
Cheers!

]]> Comment on Is Organic Worth It? by Paolo http://www.rhinowino.com/is-organic-worth-it/2010/08/16/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Paolo Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:03:00 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=984#comment-322 It is true that in US organic regulations foods that make the claim "made with organic" ingredients at least 70% agricultural products have to be certified organic. But with wine this is not the case. Wine labeled as "made with organic grapes" is made from 100% organic grapes and wine with 30% or less of non-organic grapes must be labeled as "made with organic grapes and non-organic grapes" or "made with organic Merlot on non-organic Cabernet Sauvignon," for example. See page five at http://www.ttb.gov/pdf/organic/alfd-guidance-for-organic-labeling-applicants.pdf Paolo Bonetti President Organic Vintners It is true that in US organic regulations foods that make the claim “made with organic” ingredients at least 70% agricultural products have to be certified organic. But with wine this is not the case. Wine labeled as “made with organic grapes” is made from 100% organic grapes and wine with 30% or less of non-organic grapes must be labeled as “made with organic grapes and non-organic grapes” or “made with organic Merlot on non-organic Cabernet Sauvignon,” for example. See page five at http://www.ttb.gov/pdf/organic/alfd-guidance-for-organic-labeling-applicants.pdf
Paolo Bonetti
President
Organic Vintners

]]> Comment on Rieslings by RhinoWineGear http://www.rhinowino.com/rieslings/2010/06/30/comment-page-1/#comment-320 RhinoWineGear Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:38:41 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=894#comment-320 Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing Dr. Interesting stuff. Thanks for sharing Dr.

]]> Comment on Rieslings by CGESchiller http://www.rhinowino.com/rieslings/2010/06/30/comment-page-1/#comment-319 CGESchiller Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:30:46 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=894#comment-319 Yes, Riesling can come sweet and dry. I have counted 5 different German Spaetlese versions. <a href="http://www.schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/06/german-spaetlese-wines-can-come-in.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/06/g...</a> Yes, Riesling can come sweet and dry. I have counted 5 different German Spaetlese versions. http://www.schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/06/g…

]]> Comment on Pairing Foods With Everyday Wines – Montepulciano d’Abruzzo & Eggplant Parmesan by Bea http://www.rhinowino.com/pairing-foods-with-everyday-wines-montepulciano-dabruzzo-eggplant-parmesan/2008/10/30/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Bea Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:43:27 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/?p=162#comment-311 Would you kindly let us know exactly what the wine pairing was? Thanks. Would you kindly let us know exactly what the wine pairing was? Thanks.

]]> Comment on The Fountain of Youth Discovered! by Anthony Loera http://www.rhinowino.com/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/2008/01/22/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Anthony Loera Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:28:38 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/rhino-wine-times/2008/01/22/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/#comment-89 Stop misinforming the public about Dr. Sinclair using transmax. It amazes me you are not developing a better product instead of trying to misinform people.This is on the Longevinex website regarding Biotivia: http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6562c.htm It appears that the United States Governement is upset about your advertising and marketing tactics as well. Resveratrol Price Watch: www.ResveratrolPriceWatch.com Stop misinforming the public about Dr. Sinclair using transmax. It amazes me you are not
developing a better product instead of trying to misinform people.This is on the Longevinex website regarding Biotivia:
http://www.fda.gov/foi/warning_letters/s6562c.htm

It appears that the United States Governement is upset about your advertising and marketing tactics as well.

Resveratrol Price Watch:
http://www.ResveratrolPriceWatch.com

]]> Comment on The Fountain of Youth Discovered! by Dr. James Harding http://www.rhinowino.com/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/2008/01/22/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Dr. James Harding Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:49:25 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/rhino-wine-times/2008/01/22/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/#comment-86 The compound resveratrol has shown interesting neuroprotective properties in clinical trials in January ofthis year. Drs. Anderson and Setia reported in a January paper that of 14 patients given biotivia transmax, an extract of red wine used by researchers, 12 either showed marked improvement in memory and motor skills or had their disease arrested. Resveratrol works by activating the human Sirt 1,2,3 genes much like caloric restriction does. Sirtris pharma is developing a synthetic version of transmax which it intends to have on the market in five years. In another study by Dr. Sinclair of Harvard published in the journal Nature in November transmax was shown to increase the life span of obese mammals by 31%. The compound resveratrol has shown interesting neuroprotective properties in clinical trials in January ofthis year. Drs. Anderson and Setia reported in a January paper that of 14 patients given biotivia transmax, an extract of red wine used by researchers, 12 either showed marked improvement in memory and motor skills or had their disease arrested. Resveratrol works by activating the human Sirt 1,2,3 genes much like caloric restriction does. Sirtris pharma is developing a synthetic version of transmax which it intends to have on the market in five years. In another study by Dr. Sinclair of Harvard published in the journal Nature in November transmax was shown to increase the life span of obese mammals by 31%.

]]> Comment on The Fountain of Youth Discovered! by Jeff Bergman http://www.rhinowino.com/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/2008/01/22/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Jeff Bergman Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:14:17 +0000 http://www.rhinowino.com/rhino-wine-times/2008/01/22/the-fountain-of-youth-discovered/#comment-84 Resveratrol Supplements can help you control your weight naturally by increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting your appetite. According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization, published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have 400mg of "Red Wine Grape Complex", to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax, which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product's label. Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of $45.27 for the Revatrol brand. None of the products tested were found to have significant levels of heavy metals or other contaminants. Resveratrol Supplements can help you control your weight naturally
by increasing energy, reducing cravings, and limiting your appetite.
According to Wikipedia, Consumer Lab, an independent dietary
supplement and over the counter products evaluation organization,
published a report on 13 November 2007 on the popular resveratrol
supplements. The organization reported that there exists a wide range
in quality, dose, and price among the 13 resveratrol products
evaluated. The actual amount of resveratrol contained in the
different brands range from 2.2mg for Revatrol, which claimed to have
400mg of “Red Wine Grape Complex”, to 500mg for Biotivia.com Transmax,
which is consistent with the amount claimed on the product’s label.
Prices per 100mg of resveratrol ranged from less than $.30 for
products made by Biotivia.com, jarrow, and country life, to a high of
$45.27 for the Revatrol brand. None of the products tested were found
to have significant levels of heavy metals or other contaminants.

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