Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category
Drinking Diabetically
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
Living with diabetes invariably means changing your diet, sometimes drastically. Sugars, fats and simple carbohydrates become your instant enemy because they are processed too quickly in the body and cause glucose levels to spike. Alcohol is processed by your body similarly to the way fats are, and contains about the same caloric value, so consuming alcohol can make it more difficult to control your blood sugar and your weight. Sweet wines and beers contain a great deal of carbohydrates and can wreak havoc on your glycemic index. With these things in mind, you can still enjoy the occasional alcoholic...
Marsanne at Tahbilk
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
The Marsanne is a rare white grape variety grown in only four countries: France, United States, Switzerland and Australia. Thought to have been cultivated originally in the Northern Rhone Valley of France, Marsanne was introduced in the Nagambie Lakes region of Victoria, Australia in the early 1860's at Tahbilk, one of Australia's oldest and most beautiful wineries. Although none of the original vines from this first planting survived, cuttings made from them in 1927 remain some of the world's oldest producing vines. The vine took well to the Australian climate and the rare variety did very well at Tahbilk....
Romanian Wine
Friday, June 4th, 2010
In searching for a unique and different wine to sample, I had a recommendation from a Romanian acquaintance to try Lacrima lui Ovidiu, a superior white wine from Romania's Murfatlar region. He suggested the number 5, 1999 vintage, which was bottled after aging five years in small oak barrels. The deep golden wine has a rich aroma and a sweetness that reveals a variety of fruit flavors, making it a splendid dessert wine or aperitif. Lacrima lui Ovidiu is often referred to as a liqueured wine due to its silky sweetness, but it is most assuredly a superb Romanian white...
Sangria for Summer
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
One of the best wine cocktails for warm weather is the versatile, refreshing and delectable Sangria. Part of its wide appeal is that Sangria is a fully customizable drink. The common base is a young red wine; in Spain, where the drink originated, Rioja is typically used, but any wine you prefer may be used. What makes Sangria so suitable for warmer weather is the addition of various fruits, ice and carbonated water. Brandy or other liquor may be added as well, for additional flavor.
One simple, more traditional recipe for Sangria consists of a dry red wine and a bit of...
