WANT TO VISIT NAPA VALLEY?

Have you ever dreamt of visiting Napa Valley and the endless vineyards that stretch out into the horizon? Or experiencing how wine is transformed from a grape into the palatable bottle? Exciting news! Beringer wine is looking for someone to enjoy an all-expense paid trip for 2 to visit their vineyard in Napa Valley, California!

• Take a picture of the flavours that inspire you with a glass of wine.
• Upload your picture on Instagram (don’t forget to make your profile public).
• Include the hashtags #BetterBeckons #BeringerSG in your caption to complete your submission.

The most creative image that shows why certain flavours fill you with optimism will win the trip for two to Napa Valley. The contest ends on 31 January 2017, and every week from now until the end of January, there will be other prizes to be won too! You can learn more about the contest at http://bit.ly/BeringerBetterBeckons.

Wine inspires us in so many ways. Wine is more than just a beverage. Beyond that sophistication is layers of inspiration and realisation; wine is not only a good pairing for food but a “tool” to help us discover many other perspectives in life.

AGAINST ALL ODDS

Back in 1876, brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer established Beringer Vineyards with a dream of making wines that would rival the finest wines from Europe.

But their journey wasn’t a smooth one. It was just a plot of bare land that they had, but a dream so big that it would conquer them all.

The brothers were firm on the decision of making good wines and they believed they could; they were optimistic as much as they believed in themselves.

That was a spirit worth applauding, and today, Beringer Wines is California’s longest continually operating winery and one of Napa’s finest producers.

BETTER BECKONS

Just like life, we always believe in a better tomorrow, and everything we do is to progress. We seek inspiration continually; we hold on to optimism and faith.

It is like a glass of wine; it takes time and a lot of effort to produce a solid bottle. It doesn’t come easy, but which good thing ever comes easy?

Despite Beringer Wines being one of the most appreciated wineries in the world today, the family is constantly challenging themselves to improve. It was optimism that led them to where they are today, but an even bigger passion to make the best wines even better.

Beringer Wines is of premium quality, and every bottle boasts a very smooth texture that is so easy to drink, even for beginners. The wines are conveniently stocked in Cold Storage Singapore and can be ordered via numerous wine delivery websites as well.

WINE AND CHRISTMAS

This Christmas, we are stocking up on red and white wines for our house parties. We always look forward to spending time with our loved ones and all the incredible flavours that come to life this season. Christmas is such a magical season, and it is our favourite time of the year. It always inspires us—to love and to give.

Christmas parties mean lots of roasts, turkey and chestnut stuffing, Christmas puddings and log cakes. The yuletide flavours are wonderful, but they are not complete without a glass of beautiful wine. No party is complete without some fine wines.

WINE AND DESSERTS

After the main courses of turkey and stuffing come dessert. And we are such lovers of desserts. Sweets are our Archille’s heel as much as it is our happy pill. Cakes, cookies, eclairs, loaves, puddings… these are what make us happy.

Because nobody said desserts cannot be paired with wine, we picked up the habit of sipping white wine with every bite into the chocolate cake.

Don’t forget to submit your entry for the Beringer Better Beckons contest and you could win a trip for 2 to Napa Valley, California to experience Beringer vineyards in person. Look forward to the New Year and all the great things that are ahead.

This post is brought to you by Beringer Wines.

Some prefer red wine for its rich flavour while others enjoy a glass of white wine for its light and crisp taste.

And then, there are some of us who make our choices based on the health benefits. So, which one is better than the other and gives you more reason to sip it?

The answer is Red Wine. Here are 7 Reasons Why Red Wine Is Better Than White Wine. So the next time you are having a hard time making your choice, just go for the red wine. That said, we still love our Chardonnay and won’t give up on it entirely. #GreedyLikeThat

#1 CONTAINS MORE RESVERATROL

This is an antioxidant found in red wine which serves as a great form of protection for blood vessels and it gets rid of blood clots.

Although further research is still needed, studies from Linus Pauling Institute have shown promising results that this key ingredient found in red wine can potentially prevent cancer cell growth. As the grapes in red wines are fermented longer than those in white wine, more resveratrol can be found in red wine.

#2 REDUCES ARTHRITIS

Drinking red wine may help to reduce the chances of getting rheumatoid arthritis. A Swedish report in 2012 has found that red wine contains properties that prevent the development of arthritis through regulating autoimmune responses.

#3 BENEFITS FOR THE LADIES

Cedar Sinai Medical Center came up with a research study and noted that the skins and seeds of grapes used in red wine contain chemical properties that might decrease estrogen levels in women.

These benefits are visible in females who consume eight ounces of red wine per day over a period of thirty days.

#4 DIFFERENCE IN TANNIN LEVELS

The level of tannins is generally higher in red wines than white wines, as the skins of the red grapes are not removed.

Tannins are a type of polyphenol which plays an important role in keeping you healthy. It helps to prevent the cells in your body from breaking down and therefore reduces the chances of getting heart attacks and other diseases.

#5 BETTER FOR YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVEL

High cholesterol puts people at a risk of cardiovascular disease. Red wines have a higher capacity in lowering cholesterol oxidation—in fact, it is 50 times more efficient than white wine.

#6 BETTER THAN GOING TO THE GYM?

An article on Winerist claims that it is scientifically proven that drinking red wine is better than going to the gym.

Remember when we talked about resveratrol earlier on? Scientific researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta are making this statement that this antioxidant is able to mimic exercise for patients who are incapable of physical activities. It helps to provide the benefits of the slightest amount of exercise they are able to do.

#7 SLOWS DOWN BRAIN DECLINE

Drinking a glass of wine a day as part of your diet may reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease if you adhere strongly to the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay MIND diet.

Of course, everything in moderation. Despite the numerous health benefits you would get from drinking red wine, all these are washed away if you drink excessively. An addiction to alcohol brings about worse health problems than the good stuff you can get from drinking it.