7 facts and myths about wine
The internet is packed with wine facts. Some are true, others aren’t. Fortunately, there are plenty of people who know what they’re talking about, and the facts can quickly be distinguished from the myths. But… did you already know this about wine?
Fact 1
There are 125 grapes in one glass of wine. What do you think, true or false? We have the answer for you: true. On average, 100 to 125 grapes are needed for a glass of wine, so quite a lot of grapes are picked for a full bottle.
Myth 1
For every glass of wine you drink, your lifespan is shortened by 9 minutes. If this were true, by the end of my life I would have lost as many years as I have existed. That would be something. But… no stress. Because this is nonsense.
Myth 2
The older the wine, the better it tastes. Not always. Of course, there are top wines whose flavour is thanks to the years they have spent in the cellar, but the vast majority of wines are made to be drunk young and are absolutely delicious then too.
Fact 2
Wine helps against colds. True! So pour yourself some vino, because it’s been proven!
Fact 3
A banana has more calories than a glass of wine. Depending on how large the banana is and how generously you pour your glass, this may be true.
Fact 4
With Steradent (intended for cleaning dentures), you can get your glassware and decanters really clean. Wow, it’s true! Take a large basin of warm water and add a tablet or some powder. Put the glasses in and let them soak for fifteen minutes. Polish them well and they’ll be as good as new.
Fact? Or perhaps a myth…?
Wine helps keep you slim. Strange, but true—or at least according to an American study of 20,000 women. It showed that women who drank a glass of wine every day were 70 percent less likely to be obese than women who did not drink wine. Whether this is actually because of the wine or (also) depends on other factors remains the question… But still, if you believe in it, it might just help, right? Cheers!
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