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Italy, France, Spain, United States … Now the big wine producers will have to count with countries referred as the ‘new world’, (talking about wine aspects). There are many areas of the world where good wines are made, and among them, South Africa is an emerging area that stands out for the quality of its wines. It has 100,000 hectares of vines, being the seventh largest producer of wine. Among…

Time to celebrate May Day is coming! Can you think of a better occasion to party than to celebrate the end of winter and the start of summer times? (Almost) everywhere else in Europe, people have a bank holiday on the 8th of May to see military demonstrations, commemorating the liberation. Great ? but isn?t it better to have a spectacular free first Monday of May, (this year, the 5th),…

On several occasions, we have presented the benefits of wine on health. The wine is good for your health, but only if consumed moderately, and included in a varied diet as the traditional Mediterranean diet. This time, a new research by the Universities of Brock and McMaster in Ontario (Canada) reveals that the white and red wines could also stop the spread of lung cancer. Red wine is supposed to be…

American bourbon, american whiskey or simply bourbon, it is a drink that comes in the category of distillates and is considered as a part of the whiskeys family. This is a very aromatic beverage with a hint of caramel flavor, which makes it easily distinguishable from Scotch or English whiskey. Under U.S. law, the American whiskey label is only applicable on drinks prepared with corn at 50 % to 70…

Breaded Artichokes with Spanish sauce are part of Spanish cuisine. This simple dish is very healthy and it?s easy to cook for 4 people. Ideal to have in mind when making a family lunch. Furthermore, artichokes are famous for the fibers, carbohydrates and protein they provide. It is highly digestive, so it works as an alternative treatment for diseases such as rheumatism, and problem of problems gallbladder stones. Ingredients: 12…

Saint George’s Day (the patron saint of England) is an important day in England. And even if it?s not an official national holiday, and if this year Saint George’s Day will be a Thursday, it does not prevent you from having a good time! Many pubs will show the flags and garlands of St George?s crosses. Inside, customers will be singing the National Anthem (God Save the Queen). You may choose…

The hair loss problem worries many people. Yet research on the subject has just done a nice surprise to many wine lovers. Scientists have discovered that drinking two glasses of wine a day makes hair grow. This news had already been assumed ten years ago, while students thought they had found wine by analyzing traces of eighteenth century alchemist?s potions to grow hair. During all these years they have worked…

It would be a mistake to say that every great wine have a great label. Also, a flashy label doesn?t certify the quality of the drink. However, an innovative label can lead you to try some new and interesting options you wouldn?t have thought of. Casei de Advocatura Wine (Lawyer?s house): This wine has a grey label simulating a pinstripe suit with a striking red scarf, creating a sober and…

Champagne is a sparkling wine produced with the Champagne method. It has an appellation of origin from the Champagne region in France. The champagne is usually white, but it is also pink, made from different types of grapes, red for most. Most of the time, Champagne is associated with special celebrations like weddings, award ceremonies, or the feast of the New Year. Regarding the champagne method, there are two fermentation…

Prosecco is a sparkling wine from Italy, which generally can be dry or extra dry, produced from grapes Glera Prosecco or white wine. Glera or Prosecco grapes are grown in different regions of Italy, but to be used in this drink, they must come from the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto. These grapes are grown in other parts of the world such as Brazil, but the wines produced from…