The Wine Fact Center

There have been many reports in recent years extolling the health benefits of red wines. Red wines are high in anit-oxidants and contain iron. The dry varieties of red wine contain tannins which are beneficial to digestion. Red wine has been credited with reducing cancer risks and lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is recommended that the average person drink one glass of red wine a day to achieve maximum health benefits. Too much wine, red or white is not healthy since the alcohol can damage the liver. If you are on any medications, ask your doctor about drinking wine. Never drink wine or any alcohol if you are taking medication that contains acetaminophen (Tylenol) as the combination can cause liver damage. A glass of red wine with dinner is the perfect accompaniment to a nice meal and helps relieve the stress of your day.

Choosing A Red Wine

There are many types of red wine on the market today. This is beneficial to consumers because they can find the type of red wine that fits the meal that they are preparing or fits their palate. There are certain types of red wines that are more palatable to people who are just beginning to appreciate red wine and there are other types that are full bodied and great accents to spicy meals and heavier red meat dishes.

One type of red wine is the merlot. The merlot is a great beginner red wine since it has a very smooth finish to it that does not turn off the novice wine taster. The merlot is also a great wine to complement a variety of different meals. It goes well with pasta dishes, red meats and even some heavier chicken or fish dishes. The merlot has a fruity, plum flavor to it in most cases and is made in many different areas of the world, such as California, Australia, Romania and Italy.

Experiment with different wines and try the wines with different foods un! til you find the wine, or combination of food and wine, that you like best. You dont have to be an expert to enjoy a glass of any type of red wine. New varieties are being created all the time, as countries like Australia, Israel, Chile, Hungary and Romania enter the wine exporting business. The new varieties of grapes and the different climates and soils add a new richness to the world of wine.