The Melbourne Wine Store
The Wine Delivery in Melbourne is known for offering an expansive selection of leading wines from Australia and around the world, serving individuals, corporate organizations and events alike in their physical store. Wanting to broaden their offering even further by providing online purchasing capabilities as well.
Solution was to create an ecommerce website offering categorised products with secure checkout, shipping and payment options. In addition, users could subscribe for updates regarding new wines, special releases, wine packs or events.
Why Wine is Good For the Heart
People who consume moderate quantities of wine appear to have a reduced risk of heart disease. Researchers speculate that wine helps protect blood vessel linings while its antioxidants (particularly resveratrol) help prevent damage and cholesterol buildup.
Before beginning to drink alcohol, it’s essential that you consult with your healthcare provider.
Malbec
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends pairing five to ten ounces of wine with each meal as it offers numerous cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, metabolic benefits when consumed moderately.
Red wines contain polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidants which may help prevent cardiovascular diseases, age-related cognitive decline and certain cancers. Furthermore, these polyphenols enhance your body’s absorption of good cholesterol while simultaneously decreasing bad cholesterol.
Pinot noir stands out among red wines as one of the healthiest due to its abundance of resveratrol, an antioxidant linked to improved heart function, lower blood pressure and reduced risk of strokes. Resveratrol has also been proven to boost brain health while killing cancer cells while simultaneously lowering cholesterol and triglycerides levels, decreasing stress levels and improving insulin sensitivity.
However, not all pinot noirs are created equal. Studies have revealed that certain wines produced in New York contain high concentrations of resveratrol that may lead to reperfusion arrhythmias; on the contrary, those from France or Argentina seem less prone to such episodes.
Merlot
There has yet to be a definitive link between wine and heart disease; however, researchers do believe that moderate consumption could help protect against coronary artery diseases and reduce risk of blood clots. One possible explanation may be due to natural chemicals present in wine such as resveratrol which increase levels of high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol) while helping protect against buildup of bad cholesterol levels.
Resveratrol also boasts anti-inflammatory properties, helping reduce inflammation-based diseases ranging from autoimmune conditions to digestive tract issues.
Reducing heart disease requires choosing wines carefully, since not all contain equal levels of resveratrol. Pinot noir typically boasts the highest level of resveratrol among red wines; to maximize benefits, select wines produced at smaller family-owned vineyards over those produced by larger wineries as their resveratrol levels may have been compromised due to chemical phenols or rapid aging which depletes beneficial polyphenols.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, has long been associated with heart health benefits. Although its exact mechanisms remain elusive, some research indicates that polyphenol resveratrol could protect blood vessel walls against low-density lipoprotein cholesterol buildup while flavonoid quercetin encourages good cholesterol to reserve and lower blood pressure.
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes can be difficult to work with, but when handled carefully they produce full-bodied wines with healthy levels of alcohol and tannin (which dries your mouth). Cabernet Sauvignon wines can be found across most major wine regions with dark fruit flavors like blackcurrant (cassis) and black cherry; along with notes of green peppercorn, tobacco smoke, vanilla from oak aging, and other phenolic notes.
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is an anti-inflammatory wine with moderate acidity and tannin levels, often found in cool climates. When grown under ideal conditions, Cabernet Franc boasts aromas such as strawberry, raspberry, green pepper, herbaceous notes and even strawberry blossom. Fruit flavors range from light-bodied to full bodied depending on where it was produced and its production method.
Cabernet Franc grapes contain high concentrations of polyphenols that help lower risk for cardiovascular disease and other health conditions. It encourages your body to absorb good HDL cholesterol while eliminating bad LDL cholesterol, providing your heart with better protection.
Moderation is key when drinking wine; do not exceed more than two or three glasses daily to maximize the positive benefits of resveratrol and polyphenols as well as other beneficial antioxidants present in wine. Doing so may negate their positive effects.
