Do you sell red wine in small bottles? I am looking for smaller bottles because I plan to use the wine as a daily medicine. It has been pointed out to me that the resveratrol in wine evaporates or oxidizes quickly after opening.. and this is the substance I'm after. I have been treating breast cancer naturally for three years with good results and would like to add this to my regimen. Thanks, Victoria
Hi Victoria,
We have no small bottles available at the moment. However there is an easy way around your request: purchase a $10 canister of neutral gas (Nitrogen) sold in wine shops to preserve wine. This is the gas also used in big wineries when they have open or unfilled casks. 2 or 3 whiffs of gas in the bottle after usage will preserve the wine almost indefinitely and avoid spoiling or losing any of it. Under the gas there is no oxidation possible therefore the degradation of resveratrol will be kept to a minimum.
Dr Mic
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Saturday, January 13, 2007
I wanted to know what BIODYNAMIC means?
Also I am looking for a sweet organic red wine, do you have any? Most red are not sweet for some reason.
Thank you,
Joni
Hi Joni,
You can find the meaning of biodynamic in our info pages at
http://www.theorganicwinecompany.com/biodynamics.php
There are no sweet red wines in our line, they are all dry, meaning with less than 3 grams per liter of sugar. The reason is that the legal definition of a wine is the result of the complete alcoholic fermentation of grape juice, therefore there should not be any residual sugar in a finished wine!
If you mean fruity that is another matter and you can look at our Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhone Villages Visan for instance.
Sincerely
Dr Mic
Also I am looking for a sweet organic red wine, do you have any? Most red are not sweet for some reason.
Thank you,
Joni
Hi Joni,
You can find the meaning of biodynamic in our info pages at
http://www.theorganicwinecompany.com/biodynamics.php
There are no sweet red wines in our line, they are all dry, meaning with less than 3 grams per liter of sugar. The reason is that the legal definition of a wine is the result of the complete alcoholic fermentation of grape juice, therefore there should not be any residual sugar in a finished wine!
If you mean fruity that is another matter and you can look at our Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhone Villages Visan for instance.
Sincerely
Dr Mic
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Hello. I am a die hard Cabernet Sauvignon Lover , particularly the California, Napa and Sonoma wines. Recently, I have developed allergies after drinking these reds. All brands. I never had this problem until after menopause so I know it's related. My question is, would organic make a difference in this regard? Have you ever heard of someone being allergic to wine and not so with organic wine?
Regards, Dr. Nancy G
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Classical Homeopath
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for contacting me on this matter. I happen to be somewhat your colleague, having been an Advanced Rolfer/movement teacher for 30 years (oops! What a thought!)
and having been trained in homeopathy by my late stepfather, Dr Joly, a renowned homeopath and teacher in his time.
Indeed your situation is not unique, except that I never realized the possible link with menopause, a worthy path to explore. I could almost say that not a day goes by without hearing about one story of hypersensitivity/intolerance/allergy to some or all wines and a question from some wine lover eager to find an alternative! It has become my ‘cause célèbre’ or my “cheval de bataille” to use some French expressions!
This is actually a widespread phenomenon, very little talked about (certainly by the wine industry and one can understand why!) because of the ‘healthy’ image carried by wine these days.
Therefore nobody I meet, including health professionals like you, ever blames the product. Rather they take it on themselves finding reasons for their intolerance among genetics, old age or hormonal balance in your case, chemical poisoning or intolerance, weak liver, general poor health or plain bad luck! The product itself is never questioned!
The truth of the matter is that wine is indeed a very healthy food, taken in moderation to process the alcohol content AND provided it comes from organic sources or at a minimum made without chemicals in the process. Given that, 99% of people who claim negative side effects from wine consumption realize they can happily enjoy their favorite glass of wine with their meal and feel perfectly fine right afterward and the following day! Intolerance is in my view a very HEALTHY response of your organism who says: “There is something wrong in this product that I don’t want inside, please!”. Only seriously sick people (asthmatic or actual allergic sufferers) will not tolerate even organic wines because of their histamine, tannic or sulfite content.
Therefore my answer is an unequivocal YES, it will make a difference and is certainly worth trying if you do not suffer from any major illness. We need prominent voices to expose this dirty little secret. It is my contention that the decrease in wine consumption in old time wine growing nations is due more to the millions of people silently turning away from a drink that hurts them than to the appeal of modern concoctions. Make a poll around you to 10 to 20 people and you will be amazed by the percentage who has stopped drinking wine altogether or restricted consumption due to its ill after effects. I guarantee it!
In the meantime I will be happy to see you try our best Cab, the Mas de Janiny 02 and tell me what you think.
Michel Ginoulhac, M.D.
Wine Selection
Dear Michel,
I always enjoy a serendipitous meeting such as this one! I never expected to hear back from such an renowned expert as yourself in so many areas. Indeed, all that you say is true. From my prospective as a practitioner and menopausal woman , I can tell you that 90% of my women have had to give up red wine due to its propensity to increase hot flashes and histamine reaction. I, for one, adore Cabs, as I mentioned and, while I humbly accept the passing of my taut skin,and toned muscles, I really must rebel against giving up my wine!
I would love to try your Cab and I would love to interview you further for an article I will write about this very subject. On Friday, this week, I will be addressing a local garden club about natural health opportunities into the "golden years". I will use the health giving aspects of red wine as an example. Resveratrol to the rescue!
Thanking you for your kindness
Dr. Nancy
Regards, Dr. Nancy G
Doctor of Chiropractic
Certified Classical Homeopath
Dear Nancy,
Thank you for contacting me on this matter. I happen to be somewhat your colleague, having been an Advanced Rolfer/movement teacher for 30 years (oops! What a thought!)
and having been trained in homeopathy by my late stepfather, Dr Joly, a renowned homeopath and teacher in his time.
Indeed your situation is not unique, except that I never realized the possible link with menopause, a worthy path to explore. I could almost say that not a day goes by without hearing about one story of hypersensitivity/intolerance/allergy to some or all wines and a question from some wine lover eager to find an alternative! It has become my ‘cause célèbre’ or my “cheval de bataille” to use some French expressions!
This is actually a widespread phenomenon, very little talked about (certainly by the wine industry and one can understand why!) because of the ‘healthy’ image carried by wine these days.
Therefore nobody I meet, including health professionals like you, ever blames the product. Rather they take it on themselves finding reasons for their intolerance among genetics, old age or hormonal balance in your case, chemical poisoning or intolerance, weak liver, general poor health or plain bad luck! The product itself is never questioned!
The truth of the matter is that wine is indeed a very healthy food, taken in moderation to process the alcohol content AND provided it comes from organic sources or at a minimum made without chemicals in the process. Given that, 99% of people who claim negative side effects from wine consumption realize they can happily enjoy their favorite glass of wine with their meal and feel perfectly fine right afterward and the following day! Intolerance is in my view a very HEALTHY response of your organism who says: “There is something wrong in this product that I don’t want inside, please!”. Only seriously sick people (asthmatic or actual allergic sufferers) will not tolerate even organic wines because of their histamine, tannic or sulfite content.
Therefore my answer is an unequivocal YES, it will make a difference and is certainly worth trying if you do not suffer from any major illness. We need prominent voices to expose this dirty little secret. It is my contention that the decrease in wine consumption in old time wine growing nations is due more to the millions of people silently turning away from a drink that hurts them than to the appeal of modern concoctions. Make a poll around you to 10 to 20 people and you will be amazed by the percentage who has stopped drinking wine altogether or restricted consumption due to its ill after effects. I guarantee it!
In the meantime I will be happy to see you try our best Cab, the Mas de Janiny 02 and tell me what you think.
Michel Ginoulhac, M.D.
Wine Selection
Dear Michel,
I always enjoy a serendipitous meeting such as this one! I never expected to hear back from such an renowned expert as yourself in so many areas. Indeed, all that you say is true. From my prospective as a practitioner and menopausal woman , I can tell you that 90% of my women have had to give up red wine due to its propensity to increase hot flashes and histamine reaction. I, for one, adore Cabs, as I mentioned and, while I humbly accept the passing of my taut skin,and toned muscles, I really must rebel against giving up my wine!
I would love to try your Cab and I would love to interview you further for an article I will write about this very subject. On Friday, this week, I will be addressing a local garden club about natural health opportunities into the "golden years". I will use the health giving aspects of red wine as an example. Resveratrol to the rescue!
Thanking you for your kindness
Dr. Nancy
Friday, January 05, 2007
Hello,
I just turned 21. I am not a heavy drinker, but wine every now and then is very relaxing. My teeth are overly sensitive meaning that I don't eat sugar. Sugar-free and diet everything. I have heard distinctions between sulfite-free and organic wine. Your website is very helpful. I have asked this question to many people that told me organic "is" sulfite-free, but it's not. I don't know when fermentation is or S02. Bottom-line......I need to know of wine(s) that are very very low in sugar. No one else has responded to my emails, so maybe they don't know the answer. I hope you reply to me with some help. I am in need of it. I don't trust most of what I read on the net or hear from others. How much sugar is in wine? Also, can I get any decent tasting wine that is sugarless or very low in sugar?
Thank you for your time
Hi Adam,
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. I hope you find a way to balance your body that would be more permanent and less annoying. I am pretty sure there are natural ways to help you achieve that and I can point to a few if you need.
As far as wine is concerned you should know that, unless a wine is left intentionally unfinished to keep some sweetness to it, a finished wine is "dry", meaning it contains less than 3 to 4 grams per liter of sugar (and it is fructose). In most cases and certainly in the wines we carry, the analysis finds less than 1 g/l, almost undetectable! Therefore sugar in itself should not be a concern to you. Most people are wary of the alcohol content that gets transformed in the liver and has obvious and well known detrimental effects when taken in abundance, since the liver has the capacity to handle a few grams a day just like it does with meats. Always a question of balance!
As far as labeling is concerned, unfortunately the FDA has ruled to label Organic only the wines without SO2 (sulfites) added and therefore under 10ppm.
This is the source of a lot of confusion because most 'organic' wines are made with the addition of SO2 therefore the world of official Organic Wines is restricted to a half dozen products that usually do not respond to people's expectations, not to say worse things about them!
The reality is that the bulk of organically grown wines which are made with some addition of SO2 are perfectly assimilated by even a sensitive organism and that nobody except the seriously ill should have concerns with them in reasonable amounts.
Needless to say you can certainly find better than decent wines in our portfolio of 50+ wines!
All the best
Dr Mic
I just turned 21. I am not a heavy drinker, but wine every now and then is very relaxing. My teeth are overly sensitive meaning that I don't eat sugar. Sugar-free and diet everything. I have heard distinctions between sulfite-free and organic wine. Your website is very helpful. I have asked this question to many people that told me organic "is" sulfite-free, but it's not. I don't know when fermentation is or S02. Bottom-line......I need to know of wine(s) that are very very low in sugar. No one else has responded to my emails, so maybe they don't know the answer. I hope you reply to me with some help. I am in need of it. I don't trust most of what I read on the net or hear from others. How much sugar is in wine? Also, can I get any decent tasting wine that is sugarless or very low in sugar?
Thank you for your time
Hi Adam,
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. I hope you find a way to balance your body that would be more permanent and less annoying. I am pretty sure there are natural ways to help you achieve that and I can point to a few if you need.
As far as wine is concerned you should know that, unless a wine is left intentionally unfinished to keep some sweetness to it, a finished wine is "dry", meaning it contains less than 3 to 4 grams per liter of sugar (and it is fructose). In most cases and certainly in the wines we carry, the analysis finds less than 1 g/l, almost undetectable! Therefore sugar in itself should not be a concern to you. Most people are wary of the alcohol content that gets transformed in the liver and has obvious and well known detrimental effects when taken in abundance, since the liver has the capacity to handle a few grams a day just like it does with meats. Always a question of balance!
As far as labeling is concerned, unfortunately the FDA has ruled to label Organic only the wines without SO2 (sulfites) added and therefore under 10ppm.
This is the source of a lot of confusion because most 'organic' wines are made with the addition of SO2 therefore the world of official Organic Wines is restricted to a half dozen products that usually do not respond to people's expectations, not to say worse things about them!
The reality is that the bulk of organically grown wines which are made with some addition of SO2 are perfectly assimilated by even a sensitive organism and that nobody except the seriously ill should have concerns with them in reasonable amounts.
Needless to say you can certainly find better than decent wines in our portfolio of 50+ wines!
All the best
Dr Mic
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