Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 ounces red wine
• 3 1/2 ounces Coca-Cola
• ice cubes
• 1 medium orange wedge
• 1 medium lemon wedge
• 2 dashes orange bitters

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Instructions:

1. Pour the red wine into a wine glass filled with ice cubes.
2. Add the lemon and orange wedges to the glass.
3. Pour the Coca-Cola into the glass and stir gently before serving.

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Want to learn how to make a tinto de verano at home? It’s super easy! Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Young red wine (non-aged)
• Soda water
• Lemon
• Ice

Instructions

Start off by taking either a pitcher or a glass, depending on how large of a drink that you would like to make. 

After you have done this, add equal parts of soda water, a neutral-tasting drink that contains carbonated water and sugar, and young red wine. You want a wine that hasn’t been aged and that has light to medium flavor and body, such as Spain’s famous tempranillo.

After mixing the two beverages together, take a couple of ice cubes and put it inside of your glass.

Garnish the drink with a slice of lemon, squeezing it into the drink if you would like to add a bit of citrus flavor.

That’s it! Your tinto de verano is ready to be drunk. We hope you enjoy!

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A study done in 2006 showed that drinking red wine and eating dark chocolate can prevent heart disease. Experiments done on mice showed that those who consumed grape skins, chocolate, and berries lived twice as long compared to those who didn’t eat the same.

But lately, scientists are not so sure about the health benefits of red wine. An article published on BBC in 2014 reflects on the study done by Professor Richard Semba of the Johns Hopkins University of Medicine who, along with his colleagues, found no evidence that supports the alleged benefits of red wine.

“The thinking was that certain foods are good for you because they contain resveratrol. We didn’t find that at all,” the outlet quoted Semba. “The story of resveratrol turns out to be another case where you get a lot of hype about health benefits that doesn’t stand the test of time.”

While red wine may not directly be responsible for improving your health, you don’t need to be afraid of it, either. Moderate consumption of anything you really love can only have positive effects on your physical and mental health.

The post Is Red Wine Really Good for Your Health? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

First of all, what’s a “room temperature”? This is a vague term because this temperature can be very different depending on many factors. As wine expert Ian Ferrier told Lifehacker, “each wine has its own specific ideal temperature range but generally, you want to lean on the cooler end of things than the warmer.” According to him, it’s ideal to serve red wine that’s chilled to 60-70 degrees. If it’s warmer than that, you’ll taste the alcohol in it rather than all the wonderful aromas. The higher the alcohol content in your wine, the more you want to chill it.

However, if you cool your red wine to typical white wine serving temperature, you may end up with a bitter beverage. Each wine is different, and if you have a favorite, figure out at which temperature you enjoy it the most and then chill it properly before serving.

The post Why Red Wine Should Be Chilled Before Drinking appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

What better way to enjoy a glass (or a couple) of wine than in a form which will also keep you cool in the summer heat?

And while it may be considered improper to drink wine before 5 o’clock, it’s always time for ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of your favorite wine (merlot works well)
• 2 tbsp vanilla yogurt/heavy whipped cream
• 3 tsp sugar

Method

1. Boil your wine and sugar in a pot until it comes to a syrupy consistency.
2. Remove from the heat and let it cool before placing it in ice cube trays to freeze.
3. Once frozen, place ice cubes in a food processor and blitz lightly until slightly crushed.
4. Add in your yogurt or cream and continue to whiz until mixture has the consistency of ice cream.
5. Scoop into bowls and serve immediately or place back into the freezer to set slightly if desired.

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Well, this Italian sommelier is an expert in wine and telling stories. She travels the world (mostly Europe) trying delicious wine and telling the stories of the vineyards that she visits.

The large majority of the wines that she tries and the wineries that she visits are from Italy. The best wines in the world are from here, so why not?

@wineteller also travels to other countries from time to time to see sights and try wine, however. Take a look at this spectacular shot of a Spanish cava in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

In addition, since the genius behind this account is a master sommelier, you can learn a lot about wine pairings with food here. Often, she shares photos of perfect wine and food combinations. I’ve learned a lot about how to pair wine with food since following @wineteller.

This account is a must-follow for any wine lover looking to learn and discover more about wine. Give her a follow today!

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Ingredients:

• 4 1/2 ounces red wine
• 3 1/2 ounces Coca-Cola
• ice cubes
• 1 medium orange wedge
• 1 medium lemon wedge
• 2 dashes orange bitters

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Wine Rack (@winerackcanada)

Instructions:

1. Pour the red wine into a wine glass filled with ice cubes.
2. Add the lemon and orange wedges to the glass.
3. Pour the Coca-Cola into the glass and stir gently before serving.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Oreb || Content Creator (@nangys_cuisine_)

The post Make This Katemba Your New Favorite Party Drink appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Want to learn how to make a tinto de verano at home? It’s super easy! Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Young red wine (non-aged)
• Soda water
• Lemon
• Ice

Instructions

Start off by taking either a pitcher or a glass, depending on how large of a drink that you would like to make. 

After you have done this, add equal parts of soda water, a neutral-tasting drink that contains carbonated water and sugar, and young red wine. You want a wine that hasn’t been aged and that has light to medium flavor and body, such as Spain’s famous tempranillo.

After mixing the two beverages together, take a couple of ice cubes and put it inside of your glass.

Garnish the drink with a slice of lemon, squeezing it into the drink if you would like to add a bit of citrus flavor.

That’s it! Your tinto de verano is ready to be drunk. We hope you enjoy!

The post Learn to Make Tinto de Verano, Spain’s Refreshing Wine Cocktail appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

A study done in 2006 showed that drinking red wine and eating dark chocolate can prevent heart disease. Experiments done on mice showed that those who consumed grape skins, chocolate, and berries lived twice as long compared to those who didn’t eat the same.

But lately, scientists are not so sure about the health benefits of red wine. An article published on BBC in 2014 reflects on the study done by Professor Richard Semba of the Johns Hopkins University of Medicine who, along with his colleagues, found no evidence that supports the alleged benefits of red wine.

“The thinking was that certain foods are good for you because they contain resveratrol. We didn’t find that at all,” the outlet quoted Semba. “The story of resveratrol turns out to be another case where you get a lot of hype about health benefits that doesn’t stand the test of time.”

While red wine may not directly be responsible for improving your health, you don’t need to be afraid of it, either. Moderate consumption of anything you really love can only have positive effects on your physical and mental health.

The post Is Red Wine Really Good for Your Health? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

First of all, what’s a “room temperature”? This is a vague term because this temperature can be very different depending on many factors. As wine expert Ian Ferrier told Lifehacker, “each wine has its own specific ideal temperature range but generally, you want to lean on the cooler end of things than the warmer.” According to him, it’s ideal to serve red wine that’s chilled to 60-70 degrees. If it’s warmer than that, you’ll taste the alcohol in it rather than all the wonderful aromas. The higher the alcohol content in your wine, the more you want to chill it.

However, if you cool your red wine to typical white wine serving temperature, you may end up with a bitter beverage. Each wine is different, and if you have a favorite, figure out at which temperature you enjoy it the most and then chill it properly before serving.

The post Why Red Wine Should Be Chilled Before Drinking appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

What better way to enjoy a glass (or a couple) of wine than in a form which will also keep you cool in the summer heat?

And while it may be considered improper to drink wine before 5 o’clock, it’s always time for ice cream.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle of your favorite wine (merlot works well)
• 2 tbsp vanilla yogurt/heavy whipped cream
• 3 tsp sugar

Method

1. Boil your wine and sugar in a pot until it comes to a syrupy consistency.
2. Remove from the heat and let it cool before placing it in ice cube trays to freeze.
3. Once frozen, place ice cubes in a food processor and blitz lightly until slightly crushed.
4. Add in your yogurt or cream and continue to whiz until mixture has the consistency of ice cream.
5. Scoop into bowls and serve immediately or place back into the freezer to set slightly if desired.

The post Red Wine Ice Cream is the Treat that Adults Deserve appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Well, this Italian sommelier is an expert in wine and telling stories. She travels the world (mostly Europe) trying delicious wine and telling the stories of the vineyards that she visits.

The large majority of the wines that she tries and the wineries that she visits are from Italy. The best wines in the world are from here, so why not?

@wineteller also travels to other countries from time to time to see sights and try wine, however. Take a look at this spectacular shot of a Spanish cava in front of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

In addition, since the genius behind this account is a master sommelier, you can learn a lot about wine pairings with food here. Often, she shares photos of perfect wine and food combinations. I’ve learned a lot about how to pair wine with food since following @wineteller.

This account is a must-follow for any wine lover looking to learn and discover more about wine. Give her a follow today!

The post Love Wine? You’ve Gotta Check Out This Instagram appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.