Happy Anniversary to Us!
We're
pleased to announce our one-year anniversary celebration, which will take
place December 1 - 7. We hope you can join us sometime that week;
we'll be highlighting a different country each day, with wine and beer
tastings available every afternoon.
Hard
to believe (maybe), but we opened our doors one year ago, on November
25th. Our first year has been great fun for us, and we hope for you
as well. We look forward to the opportunity of serving you many
times in the future.
Our
schedule for the week is:
Monday, Dec
1: Italy
Tuesday, Dec
2: Germany
Wednesday, Dec 3: United States
Thursday, Dec 4:
South America
Friday, Dec
5: Spain
Saturday, Dec 6:
Australia/New Zealand
Sunday, Dec
7: France
Plan
to come help us celebrate!!
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In this issue:
Wine Drinking and Your Health
Gift-Giving Ideas
New Store Hours
Schedule of Events
Cellar Master
Ladies Night Out
Legal Notice on Ordering Wine
Act now to attend
our November 20th Cellar Master:
Wines from Beaujolais
Deadline is Tuesday,
November 18th, and we only have four spaces left!
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Feature Article
Wine Drinking and Your Health
Quick,
how many of your favorite foods can you name that don’t qualify as
“guilty pleasures?” Cheesecake?
Not unless it’s low fat. Fettuccini
Alfredo? Not likely. Ben
& Jerry’s? Give me a spoon and show me to the closet.
The news from the nutrition front is often discouraging: the foods
we love best aren’t good for us, and if we indulge, it’s with a guilty
pang and a mental note to atone for our lapses at the gym.
It’s enough to make
you want to indulge yourself with something.
. . something that might actually be good for you.
Like a glass of wine. And
here’s where the good news begins.
A little bit of wine is good for you.
Scientific research conducted over the past 30 years has shown that
moderate consumption of alcohol results in measurable improvements in
human health and longevity. And
wine (particularly red wine) is the beverage offering the widest array of
beneficial ingredients.
What’s so wonderful
about wine (aside from the taste)? Lots
of things, actually. Historically,
wine has been “prescribed” by physicians as an aid to digestion,
nutrient absorption and restful sleep.
But the most exciting
benefit to come to light is the effect of moderate consumption on
cholesterol levels and the incidence of heart disease.
Wine is rich in
flavenoid phenolics, molecular compounds derived from the skins and seeds
of grapes during fermentation. Because
skins and seeds are separated from the juice early in the fermentation
process for white wines, reds contain a much higher concentration of
beneficial flavenoids, especially resveratrol.
An antioxidant, resveratrol has been shown to lower (bad) LDL
cholesterol levels while elevating (good) HDL levels, helping to clear
arterial walls of harmful plaque.
Recently published
research from the Harvard Medical School shows that the resveratrol and
other molecules found in red wine mimic the life-extending benefits of a
calorie-restricted diet, reducing the incidence of cancer, osteoporosis
and heart disease.
These findings lend
scientific credibility and a possible explanation to the "French
Paradox:" they seem to enjoy a diet that includes butter, cheese, liver and other
animal fats without the levels of heart disease seen in the United States.
A critical ingredient appears to be a glass of wine with your meal.
Just a few months ago,
scientists at the University of California, Davis, identified still
another weapon in red wine’s cholesterol-fighting arsenal. Compounds called saponins are believed to bind to and prevent
absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream. Saponins were found in significant amounts in soybeans, olive
oil and red wine, with the highest levels occurring in wines with the
highest alcohol content.
This raises another
interesting question: We know
that over-consumption of alcohol brings on a host of health problems,
including increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease,
certain cancers and birth defects. So
what is moderation?
The current
recommendation is to keep it light: no
more than one drink per day for women and no more than two drinks per day
for men. Also, most
researchers say if you’re not already a wine drinker, don’t start, so
as to avoid complications. People
who cannot stop drinking once they start, those with a history of
alcoholism in their family, and women who are pregnant should not drink
alcohol.
Some experts recommend a
maximum of three drinks per week for women, five for men, but all agree
that consuming small amounts of alcohol on a regular basis is more
healthful than sporadic consumption of larger quantities, even if the
total consumed is within the limits of “moderation.”
So, with moderation as your guide, raise a glass.
Here’s to your health!
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About
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mailing list for this newsletter was gleaned from the personal email
archives of Wine Expressions' owners and from direct requests received
from our customers.
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Store
Location
We
are located in downtown Lisle at the southwest corner of Burlington Ave.
& Main St.
Extra
parking is available behind our building.
New
Hours for the Holidays
Mon
- Sat 10am - 8 pm
Sunday
1 - 5 pm
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Gift-Giving
Ideas
Looking for the perfect gift for
that hard-to-buy-for person? Be sure to stop by our store, we have a
fantastic selection of items that are sure to provide holiday cheer!
Our elegant gift boxes provide a wide range of choices to fit any occasion
or budget. Each gift box contains fine quality wines or beer, with
complementary items such as chocolates, crackers and tasty dip
mixes. See our website for a detailed list of all our gift boxes.
A gift subscription to our Prairie
Wine Club can provide months of fantastic new wines. Each month,
wine club members receive two or three bottles of new wines that are
carefully researched and selected by our wine master, Jack Thew.
Wine club members can stock up on these great wines before they are
stocked in the store.
We also carry a wonderful
selection of wine-related accessories, such as glassware, service items,
cookbooks, bottle openers, coasters, paper plates and napkins. You
can find fabulous items for the wine and beer lovers on your list!
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Schedule
of Events
We look forward to seeing you soon at our events:
Prairie
Sampling:
Friday, Nov.
21, 4 - 6:30 pm and
Saturday, Nov. 22, 1 - 6:30 pm: Thanksgiving Wines
Friday, Nov. 28, 4 - 6:30 pm and
Saturday, Nov. 29, 1 - 6:30 pm: Wines from Bordeaux
Friday, Dec. 5, 4 - 6:30 pm and
Saturday, Dec. 6, 1 - 6:30 pm: Unusual Reds and Whites
Friday, Dec. 12, 4
- 6:30 pm and
Saturday, Dec. 13 1 - 6:30 pm: Festive Beers and Ales
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Cellar
Master: November 20
Our Cellar Master program in October will feature Beaujolais Wines,
including Nouveau Beaujolais. The Nouveau wines celebrate the 2003
harvest with this young, fruity red wine. We'll be tasting Nouveau
as well as other fine wines from the Beaujolais region of France.
The evening features an educational
presentation and a full flight of nine wines paired to gourmet food
samplings from The Upper Crust bakery in Lisle.
Call now to order your tickets -
we've been selling out early! The deadline for purchasing tickets is
Tuesday, November 18.
Thursday,
November 20th
6:30 - 8 pm
Cellar Master Series - Beaujolais Wines Featuring Nouveau
$25 per person
Call for Reservations: 630.435.9463
or toll-free 1.888.656.9463
Ladies Night Out: December 8
Treat yourself this holiday season by attending our December Ladies Night Out tasting
event. What a perfect way to relax and enjoy yourself; you can also find
some great holiday gifts in our store!
Our December 8th event features "Wines for Holiday
Entertaining." The evening includes a tasting of seven wines with
gourmet hors d'oeuvres from The Upper Crust bakery in Lisle. Cost is
$20
per person, and the deadline to register is Friday, December 5.
Call for Reservations: 630.435.9463
or toll-free 1.888.656.9463
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