Julie ChicosMay 5, 20207 minWine and Health: A Bio-Psycho-Social Perspective (Wine Folly April 17th, 2020)There is both hope and hype in the notion that wine is good for your health. From the French Paradox to the Mediterranean Diet and the l...
Julie ChicosDec 12, 20196 minRoundup’s Toxic Chemical Glyphosate, Found In 100% Of California Wines Tested. It’s a multi-part process that involves tasting for deliciousness and a sense of place, working with the grower to understand their pract...
Julie ChicosDec 7, 20193 minUnderstanding Wine Sulfites. Are They to Blame for Your Post-Wine Hangovers?Wine sulfites are naturally occurring at low levels in all wines, and are one of the thousands of chemical by-products created during th...
Julie ChicosDec 7, 20191 minWinemaking. Biodynamic vs. Traditional. What makes a wine truly Biodynamic? And how does it compare to a traditional winemaking process?