I am partial to Italian wines imported directly. That way no adde preservatives. Totally differnt ballgame. When I lived there I would have 1/2 bottle of Custoza with dinner, take a nap and go out running. Wine in Europe feels like health giving nutrient without all those preservatives. California wine gives me an instant headache and hangover. Totally differnt ballgame compared to the European vino.
For something different and strong, I like a good port wine. This is one I like.
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Aeration is another term for "breathing." I could explain it, although here's a simplified explanation of aerating red wines. https://www.thoughtco.com/why-you-should-aerate-wine-4023740What does letting it breathe do?
Does it make a difference?
Not too familiar with wines.
MS
It is 100% based on portion sizeI suspect that European health is more based on less shitty food consumption, more activity, and better overall habits - hell, I went to Germany for a while and lost 5 lbs just from the sheer amount of walking I did, coupled with the much healthier foods.
That being said, I love wine, and steak with wine, some acorn squash, and sliced sharp cheddar is my favorite dinner.
I agree, I mean I think moderation is key as with anything. Like I said I drink 1-2 aI like cabs for the most part. But i don't pretend i am doing myself much good by drinking it. The studies i see seem to show a glass a day can be good for you. By the time a man gets into the second glass the benifits start to go away. But if i was worried about health i wouldn't be living the life style that i am.
Love the wines from grapes that struggle on old vines.Italian. Loved them too. That and the French. It's in the earth (terroir) and
processing. I think the Super Tuscans were the Italians attempting to go the
'California style' and were partially successful (it is a good wine). . . especially
the prices they are getting for them
Love the wines from grapes that struggle on old vines.
What does letting it breathe do?
Does it make a difference?
Not too familiar with wines.
MS
I don't drink at all, but my wife loves good wine. Her favorites are from Sangiovese.
She lived in Italy and France, and while working at Lehman had many a nice bottle sent her way
My wine ignorance means I can't really tell a great wine from a good one, so when she has me taste something I almost always disappoint her lol.
Hahaha o damn bro yeah love good Italian wines. What about that sake though? Lol
It's from a sulfite reaction, which is fairly common. A few drops of hydrogen peroxide in your glass will create a reaction of desulfurization. Or you could try some sulfite free wine.I always feel like I have some sort of allergic reaction when drinking wine, so not usually. I’m sure it has benefits in lower amounts. Red specifically. I do like gin on occasion lol