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Antioxidant wines are red wine, and Chilean red wines supply high levels of ResveratrolAntioxidant wines are red wine, and Chilean Red Wine supply high levels of resveratrol! One of the most studied antioxidants in red wines is resveratrol, this is a compound found in the seeds and skins of grapes. White wine also contains resveratrol, but the seeds and skins are removed early in the process, therefore reducing the concentration of resveratrol in white wine. The phenols in red wine include catechin, gallic acid, and epicatechin. Polyphenols have been found to have antioxidant properties. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol called a phytoalexin, a class of compounds produced as part of a plant's defense system against disease. It is produced in the plant in response to an invading fungus, stress, injury, infection, or ultraviolet irradiation. Red wine contains high levels of resveratrol, as do grapes, raspberries, peanuts, and other plants. Why Choose Organic Antioxidant Wines?
There is absolutely no question that organic agriculture is the way OF
the future and the way TO our future, therefore we should all support
it wherever and whenever we can, including organic wines.Pesticides, herbicides and fungicides throw the natural harmony of the vineyard completely off balance. Chemical fertilizers strip the soil of minerals essential to its health, thus necessitating an ever-increasing reliance on artificial inputs to restore what has been lost. Since organic vineyards have more natural resistance to poor weather and pests, they tend to perform better in poor vintages than non-organic ones. Additionally, many organic vineyards harvest by hand, rather than using mechanical pickers. This allows only the ripest and healthiest bunches to be picked, with the minimum amount of stress to the vine, fruit or soil. Some feel that organic wine is actually better than non organic, tasting more flavorful and "cleaner." That's what we hear most often. Of course, it's always a matter of personal opinion. However, more and more, consumers AND critics are beginning to think that they do taste better. The Organic Wine Company Banner will take you to view their wines and prices.
While red wine made from Muscadine and Pinot Noir grapes have the highest levels of resveratrol, other factors can also influence the antioxidant level. The filtering processes that these wines go through remove the bitter flavors, or tannins, which require aging; just like the resveratrol molecules. If you are looking to reap the health benefits of red wines, look for bottles that cost a bit more, and have had some degree of aging. How much red wine a day? Experts recommend one to two glasses of red wine per day. Whatever you end up drinking, keep in mind that resveratrol dissipates within 24 hours after opening a bottle, and that some wine makers are adding resveratrol supplements to their red wine to help them meet the FDA requirements it takes to get labeled with the heart-healthy symbol! Does red wine protect against heart disease? Many studies suggest that a moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by ~ 30 to 50 percent. Other studies also indicate that antioxidant wines; red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) from forming, and may also help prevent blood clots and reduce blood vessel damage caused by fat. Another health benefit has been attributed to antioxidant wines; fighting off the common cold, also prevent herpes!
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(Mudgee, NSW) Organic and Preservative Free "The best preservative-free red wine in the country. Made from organic cabernet and shiraz grapes grown in Mudgee and Canowindra, it’s plush, and available at Winemakers choice!
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