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Wine has undergone intensive studies over the years and it has been proven to be an effective elixir. Who says a man needs a fountain of youth to live a long life? Pour yourself a glass of wine and bottle up some  surprising benefits. We gathered some interesting facts and curiosities about how wine can impact your health. Take it lightly, get to know your beverage of choice and drink with moderation. The wine has undergone numerous studies that have found various connections between improving the quality of life and its consumption. In ancient times, due to the scarcity of water, the...

That dream of buying a grand cru vineyard in Burgundy or a classed growth château in Bordeaux has become more expensive in the last year, suggest new figures.A single hectare of Burgundy grand cru vines may cost up to €14.5 million, according to the latest figures from French land agency Safer.It said the average price was €6.25m per hectare in 2018, up by 4% on 2017 and double the price from 2011.That kept Burgundy grands crus top of the French vineyard price ladder last year, despite the wide disparity in the value of deals. Some grand cru hectares were available for...

Italy has long been known for producing exceptional wines on both large and small scales. No trip to Italy would be complete without sampling at least a little tipple, whether you embark on a vineyard visit, a wine tasting tour or simply pick up a local bottle to enjoy in the comfort of your holiday villa in Tuscany. You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy a glass of wine, but the history and innovation of the industry has really been quite remarkable. In honour of this, we thought we would share some fascinating facts about this delicious...

words: NNEKA M. OKONAWhen I’ve had a particularly stressful day or I want something to pair with a rather decadent meal I’ve cooked, I reach for a bottle of wine. My preference tends toward drier white wines, but I’ll admit it hasn’t always been this way. My first alcoholic beverages were spirits in college. Cheap vodka in plastic bottles, flavored rums, and the occasional gin that tasted like gasoline lit on fire. It wasn’t until my mid-20s that I started learning more about wines and enjoying them regularly. So much so that, to celebrate my 25th birthday, I hosted a...