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"Make 2006 healthier with a glass of red wine"
Study after study has shown that drinking moderate amounts of red wine on a daily basis is beneficial to your health. The antioxidants, called flavonoids, that are found in the skin of red grapes reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. These flavonoid lower the low density lipoprotein (bad cholersterol) and increase the high lipoprotein (good cholesterol). The wines that have the highest concentration of flavonoids are Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir. White wines typically have smaller amounts than red wines.
How much red wine should you consume to promote a healthier lifestyle?
For men, one to two four-ounce glasses of wine a day and for women, one glass a day. People with elevated triglycerides, pancreas problems, family history of alcoholism or with liver or heart problems should not consume alcohol.
Here's a list of some of my favorite cabs, petite sirahs and pinot noirs to promote a healthy new year, cheers!
Trichero Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon - great balance and structure with black currant and vanilla on the palate. Reg $12.99
Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon - 15 months in oak with luscious black fruits make this a great bang for the buck. Reg $18.99
Hogue Cabernet Sauvignon - cherries and toasty oak with nice balance. A gem from Washington state. Reg $8.99
Concannon Petite Sirah - full bodied with tons of blueberry and blackberry and a touch of spice. Reg $12.99
Bogle Petite Sirah - blackcherry and blueberry with a nice tannic structure. Award winning year after year. Reg $10.99
Argyle Pinot Noir - silky mouth feel with red fruits and long finish. Great Willamette vino. Reg $19.99
Mirassou Pinot Noir - papa Mirassou brought the first pinot noir cutting over from Europe and his vision still lives on. This well priced wine is outstanding for the money. Tons of blackcherry and raspberry. Reg $9.99
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