Red wine is both an enjoyment and a constant threat in a way. Especially at parties when those six bottle wine totes are involved in the shopping and even at simple dinners when one bottle is all that gets touched, red wine can ruin the evening. One little slosh and the host has a mess to clean off their carpet. An unattended glass gets spilled and the damage could be much more significant, maybe even including a guest’s clothes. No real precautions can be taken to avoid red wine spills and the stains they produce on carpet, clothes and furniture. Of course while it is downright silly to try to prevent these accidents, they are actually not too hard to clean up.

                The most important note on any red wine spill is to act immediately. There is no greater weapon in removing the stain successfully than getting to it right after it happens. Wither the stain is on a rug or piece of clothing, try to dab or suck off most of the wine. This is a great job for a wet vac because it pulls the liquid out quickly. The next step is to pull out even more of the stain with club soda or other clear carbonated liquid. Not only do the bubbles pull more of the wine stain out, but they keep the spot wet until the stain is out. Once it dries the stain is set.

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What does a glass of red wine have in common with a ripe tomato? Just the color red? What about to a bottle of sunscreen? Well funnily enough all three have something very amazing in common that only the sunscreen is known for, protect skin from the sun. Of course the sunscreen is the only one put right on the skin, compounds found in red wine and tomatoes can protect skin from the inside by making it less easily damaged by UV rays. These flavonoids have been found to significantly help skin repair itself from the damage that sun causes and even fortifies the skin against future burns and damage.  While these are also found in quality chocolate and some other vegetables, they are highest in red wine and tomatoes.

This means that pasta with tomato sauce and a glass of red wine for dinner is more than a great simple meal, it is like extra sunscreen. While the effects may be subtle, the studies show that continued consumption of the compounds can have dramatic results over the years. Filling those three bottle wine totes regularly could actually fight the aging process. Sun damage causes its color, wrinkles, and spots by destroying cells on the skin surface but red wine can help increase healthy blood flow to the skin and deliver flavonoids to the skin for better healing and protection.

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Strangely enough July is the best month for women who want some romantic time with their male counterpart, but not the best time for the men, and making everyone happy can be as simple as a bottle of red wine. This is because studies show that men crave more attention and affection during this month, for some unclear reason they are more emotionally frail during this month. But this is not to say that they are being sad on purpose, there are many reasons that could cause this dip in happy hormones. Luckily females don’t have the same issue during any particular month, so they can hold their man when he needs it. And making a guy happier may be as simple as filling some wine glasses and having a romantic evening.

                He may not know he is craving it, but trust the science behind it and have a romantic night with some wine and cuddling. Of course also for those females without a steady guy, this may also be a good month to find someone with similar tastes in wine and fun. Guys wanting that extra affection will love going on sweet dates in the summer sun.

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The lighter flavors and texture of seafood really matches the light and delicate air of the beginning of summer. It is just hot enough that people are craving light food, and lighter wine. Oddly enough though some of the best wine to pair with summer salads and seafood are not the delicate whites and oaked chardonnay that often come to mind. Adding a clean red wine with fruity notes can actually suit the mood even better by providing a great contrast. Of course to play it safe a rose can easily fill the slot. But the point of picking a slightly sweet and refreshing red with fruit flavors like strawberry in it will provide just the right amount of contrast to the keep the fresh mood of the food from seeming monotonous with a fresh wine.

Make sure of course to serve the red wine a little cooler than room tempurature, or even keep it in single bottle wine carriers that are insulated,  to keep it from getting warm and not so refreshing in people’s glasses.  The contrast way of pairing wine with foods is not used often because it seems easy to go wrong, but just try to get something with only a hint of sweet and remember that it is okay to make calls other than what wine experts say is the good pairing.

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Using food and other natural items to improve health and mind is a trend right now this is sweeping the United States.  Things like “superfoods” are saught after, but all wine lovers already have a superfood like item in their houses, red wine. Small amounts of polyphenols that are found in good dark chocolate are found in even larger amounts in red wine.  Polyphenols are good for brains because they increase the delivery of blood to the brain. This rush of oxygen and sugars to the brain make calculations faster.  Studies using polyphenols have even been conducted to see who gets the most benefit from them, the answer, the elderly.  This is because of the decreased blood flow to the brain as people age, so even those feeling mentally sluggish can get a boost from the goodness in red wine.

Sadly white wine does not have nearly as much polyphenols as red meaning that the Bacchus red wine glasses will help more if drinking wine is going to part of a plan to imporve ones thinking and brain function.  Finer darker reds have even more polyphenols in them too so enjoy that nightly class of red and justify buying that expensive bottle. It’s not a splurge, it’s helping brain function.

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It seems that each month another health study is done finding yet another health benefit to drinking red wine in moderation. It seems there is nothing that a glass of red wine a day cannot do for the body while overindulgence is the only potential negative to it.

A new study has emerged now showing that red wine such as Bordeaux can prevent diseases that can lead to blindness. The resveratrol found in the grapes used in making red wine can stop the uncontrollable growth in blood vessels in the eye which can lead to blindness.

Published in the July edition of the American Journal of Pathology this study has shown that diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration can be not only controlled but even prevented in high risk patients with resveratrol. For many diabetics and elderly the idea of losing your site and therefore their current quality of life is something they want to prevent at all costs.

This new study shows that preventing blindness can be as simple as filling those bordeaux wine glasses with a classic red wine and enjoying just a little each day. This will benefit not just eyes but many other parts of the body as well.

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Red wine has been scientifically proven to have amazing health benefits for those who consume a glass a day. From improved heart function to cancer prevention and more. But a new study has just found another benefit that comes with the regular moderate consumption of red wine.

In a study at John Hopkins scientists found that red wine can help reduce the damages to the brain after the body experiences a stroke. It seems that the resveratrol, a natural compound that is in the skins of red grapes, can help reduce brain damage that is associated with strokes. It seems the resveratrol increases the level of an enzyme in the body that is known to put up a sort of shield the nerve cells in the brain.

While we never know if and when a stroke will strike this little preventative measure can decrease the risk involved with a stroke by simply taking in a glass of red wine a day. This means that shoppers have yet another good reason to add red wine to their Barossa Botanica Wine Tote on their next trip to the store.

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It is not often that wine critics agree on just how good a wine is and it is looking like the 2009 Bordeaux is considered by many to be the best ever. This spring wine critics from all over the world to the largest wine growing regions and any are raving about the latest crop of Bordeaux.

Most often critics just do not agree but once in awhile a concesus is reached and the 2009 vintage is already being compared to that of the 2005, 1961, and 1947 Bordeaux wine produced which were some of the finest vintages produced. Of course not every red Bordeaux produced in 2009 is as outstanding as those reviewed but the standard is high and exceptional quality will be the standard for this wine vintage.

For those looking to fill some empty spots in a cellar for future use this red will do the job perfectly and will make a above average selection now. While you do not have to shop in the high end Bordeaux market to get the full flavor and effect. But whichever price range you choose to enjoy of this above average wine make sure to give it the special serving treatment it deserves with a Ravenscroft Crystal Excaliber Decanter.

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Many novice wine enthusiasts falsely believe that having a set of good crystal wine glasses is all that is needed to get the best flavor from their favorite wines. But there is more to choosing the right wine glass and the selection will vary from wine to wine. For this reason serious wine lovers spend a considerable amount of time building up a varied collection of wine glasses for each type of wine they enjoy.

When drinking Bordeaux it is important to get glasses that are designed to bring out the flavor of this red wine for the best experience. Bordeaux wine glasses are tall with a broad bowl for holding the beverage. This large bowl gives plenty of room for swirling this full bodied red wine. This will increase the complex taste while minimizing any negative smells from overripe grapes. The design also directs the wine to the back of the mouth where the flavor is greater enhanced for the best taste experience from each bottle of wine.

Having the right wine glasses for each type of wine can make every bottle that a wine enthusiast opens its absolute best as opposed to being only average.

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When we think of paring food with fine wine we usually consider exquisite meals that feature the finest foods served along with premium wines. But on occasion, especially in the winter, we just want some classic comfort food served with a simple table wine. For many, one of the most popular comfort foods is meatloaf since for them it was a traditional meal served at home by mom.

Of course many wine lovers may not stop and think about the wine they serve with meatloaf, but it is possible to find a bottle that will compliment this simple meal perfectly. The best part is there are many kinds that are less than $15 a bottle that will keep the meal simple while augmenting the flavor simultaneously.

Since meatloaf is very similar to meatballs used in some Italian dishes it is no surprise that Italian wines will pare well with this comfort food. A simple Italian red wine will do the trick for the evening but consumers should not forget to use their wine decanters to bring out the flavor in the wine to best go with the meal. For your next meal of comfort food do not forget that there is a perfect wine even for simple classics that reminds of us home.

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