Calorie Wise wine, what the )(*()*????

Here is a little article I found on reducing alochol content in wine for a healthier wine with less calories. Hmmm, I never knew calories were a concern when drinking wine.

We all are well aware that the great world of wine dates back about as far as anyone can imagine. But the fact is, even though we all appreciate its history and tradition, it is a new day. In this new day, the influence of the wise consumer seems to be taking effect in a new direction, perhaps establishing the new standard of tradition.

Some wineries today are experimenting with producing wines that are lower in alcohol content due to the inspiration of the health conscious buyer. With improved wine making and growing techniques, it is now possible to lower certain types of grapes' alcohol content down to a ten percent range from the average fourteen. Less alcohol content means fewer calories, making the wine healthier to drink. Criticism in the past however, has put off these healthier wines, by argument of poor quality and lack of taste. But with advanced technology, a new type of wine is being created which is not only healthier, but maintains its great qualities and taste. This raises the next question, do we really want our wines to have less alcohol in them? Sure, it's healthier, but there are a million other ways to be health conscious. To some, drinking wine is an experience, a romantic setting perhaps, a way to break the ice, or just relaxation from a long day, then maybe that warm tipsy feeling is what we're looking for. Will these new and improved wines still leave us in the same mood? We'll just have to try it for ourselves. None the less, the creation of these "good-for-you" wines, along with the screw cap and canned packaging - wine sure has changed since the beginning. Who knows, our wine lovers in the next generation may only be used to these features, because to them, this is tradition.