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Are there any health benefits to wine?

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Is cheap wine worse than expensive wine? And are there any health benefits to drinking wine? 

Guest: Jeff Fisher, Director of the Allen Foundation Culinary Nutrition Center, at Central Michigan University. 

  • 00:00 Introduction  
  • 01:06 What makes a good wine?  
  • 01:52 What’s the difference between cheap wine and expensive wine?  
  • 05:06 How can I begin to enjoy and appreciate wine?  
  • 08:24 What makes wine sweet or dry and how does that affect the taste?  
  • 10:22 What other factors affect the flavor profile of a wine?  
  • 12:27 How long should you age a bottle of wine?  
  • 14:06 What states have the best wine-growing regions? How does Michigan compare?  
  • 14:47 Why does wine vary in taste so much?  
  • 18:40 How do I find a wine that I like?  
  • 19:48 Which wines pair well with different foods?  
  • 22:31 How can I enjoy wine in moderation? And are there any health benefits?  
  • 25:36 Parting advice and conclusion 
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