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Lawrence wine nights and dinners give students a chance to branch out into the wonderful world of wine.
The waiter brings over a bottle and shows you the label. He pours you just a taste of the wine. He waits until you drink it, so you sip trying to look like you know what
you are doing, but you really don't. He looks at you eagerly, so you give him a nod. He starts pouring for
everyone but you. You finally get your glass and the waiter finally leaves. All this for a measly drink?
You want to know why the waiter is acting like a crazed wine
can help make it worth the extra cost. True, beer has different types resulting in many varieties with different flavors, but the medley of different wines is like a country compared to a beer's meadow. Beer tastes like beer. Wine tastes like fruit, chocolate; it's bitter, sweet, dry; the list is endless. Plus, wine has a classy feel. Liz Kieffe, Henry's on Eighth patron,
Definition: Wino
Wino — one who is chronically addicted to drinking wine
Why wine?
A case of beer costs at most $20.
A bottle of wine can range anywhere from seven dollars to $100. So it's easy to see the appeal of beer over wine. Even out at the bars, wine costs tend to match the import bottles or sometimes higher. But instead of settling for that Bud Light, wine's taste
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connoisseur. He knows the importance of taking your time with wine and getting to know it. So, the question is, why don't you? Wine is a complicated but satisfying alternative to any weared Lawrence bar-hopper.
says drinking wine really just depends on your mood.
"I had a large dinner and flavor aside, wine is very relaxing. It is not as filling and is great with food."
Kieffe says.
Could wine save your life?
It is an age-old fact that red wine is good for your heart. Around 450 B.C. Hippocrates recommended wine to cure fevers and disinfect wounds. Now studies are out to prove just how good wine can be for you. According to www.nutrition.com, a Danish study determined what is called the "French paradox." The researchers found that on average, the French eat 30 percent more fat than Americans (all that cheese). But the French have lower cholesterol than