Archive for the ‘Red Wine’ Category
Drinking Diabetically
by TJ Davis on 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...
Wine Review: Razor’s Edge Cabarnet Sauvignon
by TK on July 22nd, 2008
Australia has grown into a force in the international wine community. And one of the more recent Australian imports comes from the Razor's Edge Winery. In 2004, they came on the scene with a Shiraz that received much critical acclaim.
Last night, we had the chance to try the 2006 Razor's Edge McLaren Vale, Cabarnet Sauvignon. It was like many Australian Cabs in that it was smooth, but did not overwhelm you. Like most great bottlings of Cabernet, it had notes of a mild herbal aroma, which were followed by big fruit flavors.
My wife-to-be...
