History of wine

1. Which biodiversity hotspot did you choose to write about? (Give the name) I choose to write about the California Floristic Province. 2. Where is it located? (Give the world, region and country) The California Floristic Province is located in California, which is in the United States, which is in North America. 3. What are two important species (give common and scientific names) that live there? Why are they important? The giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) and the San Gabriel slender…

Maturity. A topic with so much depth. Yet its hardly talked about. When I hit puberty I heard you’re becoming a woman… did this mean I was maturing? Society hears comments like these from family and friends all of the time. As stated in the dictionary maturity is said to be when one is fully developed. But what does fully developed even mean? Maturity is shown in many different ways, one possibly being age. It is like in our society there was something wired in our brains telling us that the…

Chardonnay Versus Pinot Grigio Both Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio are extremely popular white wines. In fact, they are likely to be the two most popular white wines out there. While they may appear similar when you pour them in a glass, you will find them to have their own unique characteristics and tastes. To determine which wine you prefer, learning more about these differences is helpful. Here is some information that allows you to do just that. Chardonnay When you choose a good bottle of…

speaking to you about my absolute favorite alcoholic beverage…wine! Also, I intend to educate by sharing information about some of the unknown benefits of aerating wine. Aerating certain wines will reduce ethanol and sulfites, help to remove sediment, and enhance the flavor profile, texture, and aromas (Smith, 2015). In my drinking years, I have consumed countless bottles of wine, and there are significant differences in aerated wine. Wines that have undergone aeration have a softer mouthfeel,…

stunningly beautiful landscape after beautiful landscape for the eyes and the camera followed. The boat ride ended at Monterosso Al Mare, the northernmost village and the busiest. Upon arrival, we sat down to enjoy lunch of seafood and tried the local wine that had a bit of a salty taste because it was produced from the vineyard that faced the sea. After lunch, I hiked up to the Monastery of San Francisco for more astonishing views. Then I went exploring. Monterosso Al Mare seemed to be the…

Half of all teens had seen their first photo of intoxicated teenagers or teens on drugs when they were 13 years old or younger on Facebook and other social media sites (“Influence of Social Media on Alcohol Use”). Alcohol and drug-related content on social media is now becoming a norm for most teenagers. A teen who sees alcohol-related content on social media is 3 times more likely to use alcohol than a teen who has not seen such content. However, there is another side to this argument that…

Spanning 365 miles in length, the Erie Canal was first created in 1825. Since that time, it has become a popular destination for Erie Canal houseboat rentals. From May to November, the canal comes alive as houseboat vacationers and boaters fill the area. At the Erie Canal's marinas, visitors can find all of the amenities that they need to traverse the waterways. Motor boats can be rented for the day, and houseboat rentals are readily available. Visitors can select from houseboats ranging from…

Understanding what are Nasal Polyps? What are Nasal Polyps? Nasal polyps, also known as Nasal Polyposis are the fleshy outgrowths that develop in the lining of the nose and para-nasal sinuses which are the air-filled spaces, linked to the nasal cavity. Nasal Polyps differs in their size and can be of various colors such as yellowish-brown or pink. Generally, the nasal polyps are teardrops shaped in the beginning and takes the shape of the matured grapes grown on a stem. Nasal Polyps are…

Jean Leon Winery and Miguel Torres Winery both offer unique wines for people who love exceptional wine and tasty food. The wineries each have their own fabulous story which is a great key takeaway for me personally. The major key for a success is to be persistent in every job I take no matter how hard it is and to learn from my mistakes for future improvement. Jean Leon was looking for opportunities in the US by joining the army for citizenship, living in different cities across the country and…

Seventy three percent of teens in the United States have consumed alcohol. About 12% of alcohol consumption comes from underage drinkers. At the age of 18, a person is considered a legal adult so why deny them the right to drink? Alcohol consumption increases with age but teens are going to drink whether it is legal or not. Lowering the drinking age would minimize illegal underage drinking. Underage drinkers usually binge drink which is unhealthier than casual drinking. Binge drinking occurs…