I consider myself to be a bit of a geek. I am fascinated with history, math and most important science. I need to understand the "why" behind things in order to remember them. Currently, I am obsessing over a new wine book called "The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass" by Jamie Goode. It is definitely the best wine book I have read all year. In fact it is so good that I am starting it again for the second time.

Even if you aren’t like me, I bet you would find it interesting to know the reason drinking wine in moderate amounts is good for your health. According to Jamie the antioxidant compounds in wine prevent the oxidation of molecules in the circulation of LDL (bad cholesterol) and the alcohol itself has a positive effect on the lipids in the bloodstream which act as an anti-inflammatory and lower the risk of blood clotting . . .

I don’t know about anyone else but 2 glasses of wine per day sounds much better than taking two aspirin.