The Haitian earthquake of last year sparked him to hold several fundraiser tastings for the nonprofit Partners In Health , which fights disease in impoverished countries and areas around the world. Wine importer lost his three-year battle against brain cancer last month. The nonprofit spends an impressive 94.3% Grapes The Wine Co., 731 N. MORE >>

Personally, I always prefer more wine and better wine, but that can’t always be done… wine and healthEven the recession did not lay waste to Americans’ love of wine: per capita consumption continued to increase the past couple of years even if the average per bottle price declined. relative told me that he (!) Sacre bleu! MORE >>

wine and healthWhat causes binge drinking? It’s hard to say but in Europe, it does seem to predominate in northern countries where public policies coincidentally can limit hours and sales channels, sometimes with a dose of high taxes to boot. Maybe it’s that the drink of choice is wine in the south. MORE >>

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wine health allergic reaction sulfitesAnother quickie… Just about every time I do a wine tasting I’m told by at least one person that they are “allergic to red wine & must be allergic to sulfites. Well, I’m no expert, but I did just read one of the best responses to such an inquiry (on Wine Spectator online). MORE >>