Wines Versatility

When we purchase a bottle of wine, we buy it with the intentions of drinking it. If not for any other reason than we just enjoy the taste of a good wine.

There are some great benefits that come along with drinking a nice glass of red wine. Drinking a glass of red wine may provide you with a few health benefits. While the best way to enjoy a bottle of wine is to drink it, there are other options that wines are good for. Red wines are full of antioxidants, which is why they are said to be the healthier wines and can provide its consumer with a few healthy advantages.

It shouldn’t be a surprise that wines can also be healthy when used on your skin (Editor: Note, Amare Stoudemire and his red wine bath put this into the news a few months ago). Most people cleanse their face using a face wash and may apply a face lotion. Although there are some that may go a little further by taking a cotton ball and using an astringent to further clean their pores. Astringent is a milder form of alcohol. Wine is filled with alcohol and will make a great astringent. The next time you cleanse your face, try substituting your regular astringent with a little wine. You would use the wine in the same manner that you would use your everyday astringent. You will be amazed at how much brighter your skin will appear. People have been doing wine facials for a long time, why spend the money on getting a facial done when you can get the same results by using a little wine and getting the same results. You could also use wine while taking a bath. Pour a little into your bath water, about a half cup to a cup, and soak in it. Don’t pour it all in. You may want to enjoy a glass while you soak. You will be surprised at how much different your skin will feel after just one wine soak. Your skin will feel baby soft.

If you have a wine that you didn’t really enjoy drinking (Editor: definitely not from one of our wine clubs) but don’t want to waste it, put it to another use. Grab some of the wine and use it to clean your food or vegetables. The acid in the wine will kill any bacteria that it comes in contact with. It can also be used to clean your kitchen because the alcohol will kill the germs.

White wine can also be used as a stain remover. If you have a stubborn stain that you haven’t been able to get rid of, try using a little white wine on it. Wine can also be frozen into ice by using an ice cube tray. Use the cubes individually when cooking or you can use them to liven up any drink.

By knowing the versatility of wine, you should never have a bottle of wine that goes to waste. Whether you drink it, soak in it or use it to clean a few good bottles of wine should always be stocked in your house.

Editor: We hope you've enjoyed the article, as always.  Please consider one of our monthly wine clubs!