RSA Course Online

Tag: wine

  • The Price of Beer Being Pushed Up by Climate Change

    A new scientific study suggests that drought has affected regions where barley is grown, causing a steep rise in the cost of beer.

    According to a paper published in the journal Nature Plants, many barley producing regions have been hard hit by the arid conditions, blamed on climate change.

    While beer is the most popular drink in the world, barley is the main ingredient and when barley production is affected by heat and drought, beer producers and consumers suffer.

    Researchers examined global crop and economic models to evaluate current environmental conditions, in an attempt to predict future climate scenarios.

    Scientists predict that average yield losses will most likely range from 3-17%. This decline in barley production means a shortage of beer and probably a sharp increase in beer prices as well.

    See more at https://www.techly.com.au/2018/10/19/crisis-price-beer-rising-youve-got-climate-change-blame/

  • How to Make a Champagne Cocktail

    Here’s a delicious alternative to a plain glass of champagne, a Champagne cocktail..

    This easy to make cocktail is perfect for parties and large get-togethers because it has only 3 ingredients and is so simple to make.

  • Sommelier Develops Plastic Wine Glasses that Double as Good Wine Glasses

    Many venues are doing away with breakable wine glasses, which gave entrepreneur and sommelier Jessica Bell the idea to create a quality, affordable plastic wine glass.

    The former Goldman Sachs investment banker developed a glass that concentrates the taste and experience of the wine, similarly to a real wine glass. The invention is a stackable, non-breakable wine glass that is also affordable and diswasher safe.

    Find out more about the invention at https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanettehurt/2018/09/30/sommelier-develops-plastic-wine-glasses-that-double-as-good-wine-glasses/#79181be115fe

  • Making The Wine Cork is As in-depth as Making the Wine

    If you thought corking a bottle of wine was a pain, you should watch this video to see how in-depth the production of cork actually is. The cork used for your wine is actually still harvested by hand and in this video you can see the painstaking labour that goes into getting the job done, so you can enjoy a good bottle of wine.

  • Pet Wine is Now a Thing

    Pet wine is now a thing, so you’re best mate doesn’t have to miss out the next time you’re having a party or just winding down with a glass of wine at the end of the day.

    This pet wine is loved by dogs and cat, but don’t worry it wont give them a hangover – it doesn’t have any alcohol in it.

  • The Truth about Wine’s Impact on Your SKin

    Although the health benefits of wine have been well documented, if you’re trying to clear up your skin you may want to go easy on it.

    According to a new study, wine may actually be the worst of all alcoholic drinks for your skin, even though it may be good for your heart.

    Dr Mark Menolascino says ‘wine face’ is a real thing which can result in droopy eyelids, enlarged pores, pronounced lines or redness between the eyes, dehydrated skin, reddish cheeks and nose and deep nasolabial folds.

    The fact that alcohol dehydrates the body means it actually makes small lines and wrinkles worse. People who drink a lot of wine find more evident wrinkles between the brows compared to other parts of the face.

    Dr Menolascino says it can also cause capillaries to dilates which results in flushed cheeks and reddish skin.

    The anecdote to ‘wine face’ without giving up wine completely is drinking it in moderation and consuming a lot of water between glasses and after.

    Source: https://www.elle.com.au/health-fitness/alcohol-effects-on-skin-18519

  • Do You Drink More Than The Average Australian?

    According to statistics we only drink about 72 per cent as much alcohol per person as they did in the 1970s. When it comes to beer, we drink only 40 per cent of what they did back then.

    What has increased, is our love of wine.

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimated that 21 per cent of the population are actually non-drinkers.

    Statistics confirm that overall Australians consume the following amounts of alcohol in a week,

    • 4.1 stubbies of beer
    • 3.6 glasses of wine
    • 2.9 nips of spirits

    Read more at: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/do-you-drink-more-than-an-average-australian-20180905-p501tp.html

  • A Sommelier Tells Us How We Should be Drinking Wine

    In a post on popular website Popsugar.com.au the writer gives us some advice on how we should be drinking wine, according to a professional sommelier,

    The writer highlights the 5 S method of tasting,

    1. See: Examine the colour by holding up the glass against a backdrop at a 45 degree angle.
    2. Swirl:This will let out the aromas in the wine.
    3. Smell: Once the aromas are release, you can take a sniff. If you really want to know about wines you can get an aroma wheel, this is for people serious about wine tasting.
    4. Sip: Finally you get to taste and see which of the aromas you got are actually tasted in the wine. Sometimes the smell and taste can be totally different.
    5. Spit or swallow: You don’t have to spit out good wine, unless it’s gone bad.

    Read more at https://www.popsugar.com.au/smart-living/How-Drink-Wine-According-Sommelier-44840377#KUFeZGOf1rArCEgG.99

  • How to Drink and Still Keep Your Liver Healthy

    While a glass of rose a day may make you seem cool, you could actually be doing damage to your liver. If you want to keep your liver healthy while still enjoying a glass of wine now and then, follow these rules

    1. Eat a healthy balanced diet.
    2. Drink moderately and always stick to the recommended daily limit (2 standard drinks).
    3. Don’t drink on an empty stomach.
    4. Have an alcohol break.
    5. Find out about your genetic history and liver health.
    6. Drink alcohol which has been proven by research to lower liver disease risk.

    Source: https://www.brit.co/how-to-drink-responsibly/

  • People Turn to Wine in a Can for Convenience

    Apparently the demand for convenience is propelling wine in a can, with a huge increase in consumer acceptance experienced in the US recently.

    According to David Messum, an ambassador for the Drinks Collective Show, the demand for wine in a can is growing even in Australia with consumers seeking more convenience.

    Messum runs a wine based marketing agency, Just the Drop and overseas wine label Born & Raised. He says canned wine is gaining momentum in the UK as well and expects Asia to follow suit soon.

    Cans provide greater convenience for everyday wine drinkers, and takes up less storage space. Messum says there’s an immediacy to the drinking.

    Consumers will also be thankful for the lower price point of a can of wine as compared to a bottle, so if you haven’t jumped on the wine-in-a-can bandwagon, you can now.

    Read more at http://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/packaging/convenience-drives-wine-in-a-can-trend#T1pOI81gfcsVLw29.99