DOES DRINKING WINE WARM YOU UP

Drinking wine can create a sensation of warmth in the body, but it does not actually raise your body temperature. The feeling of warmth is a result of the way alcohol affects your body and blood vessels. Alcohol in the wine, acts as a vasodilator, meaning it causes the blood vessels near the surface of your skin […]

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT WINE TO TAKE TO A BBQ

Choosing the right wine to take to a barbecue can enhance the overall dining experience and complement the flavors of the grilled food. You dont want to be that person whom brings a bottle and that bottle is then taken to the next persons BBQ and you recognize that your “choice of wine” is being […]

Why Do I Get Headaches After Drinking Wine And Specifically Red Wine

There are plenty of different variables as to why certain people suffer from wine headaches.

Here are some potential culprits and some possible solutions

Histamines – There are a few different histamines in wines that can effect individuals whom have a particular enzyme deficiency that fails to counter the histamines and alcohol, which is much higher in red wine than white.

What wines to pair with cinco de mayo menus

Any dish (which is most of them) that have Cilantro and lime in them, would do well to match with a good crisp white wine like a fresh sauvignon blanc – why not try the Escondida Sauvingon Blanc or the Cloud factory Sauvignon blanc – both available at www.solovino.biz