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For many people, wine is more than just a drink–it’s a hobby and lifestyle. Despite wine’s incredible popularity in the United States and abroad, many wine lovers are unaware of exactly how this drink goes from grapes on the vine to a bottle in the liquor store.
This video from the Discovery Channel outlines the process of making a bottle of wine. The process is quite complicated, requiring several specialized machines, aeration, experimentation, and a great deal of patience. Watch this video to learn more.
Stop by Birk’s Restaurant of Santa Clara to take part in our wine program, in which we stock only the finest wines from all over the Santa Cruz Mountains wine region. If you would like to learn more about our wine inventory, call us at (408) 512-3265.
Last updated 3 months ago
Last updated 3 months ago
Last updated 3 months ago
There’s a reason why nearly every single diet you see in magazines and tabloids is heavy in seafood. Seafood is one of the world’s most nutritionally packed foods, with a plethora of health benefits. Read on to learn about just three of these many benefits:
Increases Life Expectancy The Japanese have the world’s highest average life expectancy at 82.73 years, and it’s believed that a fish-rich diet plays a major role in that. A Harvard University study recently indicated that eating two portions of fish per week could cut your risk of heart disease by 36 percent. Fish is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, which help increase the strength of arteries and make it harder for plaque and clots to form.
Helps You Lose Weight Protein intake is essential to any healthy weight-loss diet, but it must be the right type. For example, red meat is a good source of protein, but it is so high in fat that it should be limited to an occasional treat, not part of a regular diet. Fish is packed with protein, has very few calories, and contains virtually no saturated fat or carbs. This is exactly what you need for an effective diet.
Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer Swedish researchers conducted a study analyzing 6,000 men over 30 years. Their goal was to prove what scientists had long suspected: that eating seafood can help lower the risk of prostate cancer. Their results were stunning—the men who ate no fish were two to there times as likely to develop prostate cancer as those who ate the most seafood. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men, and because it often grows very slowly, many affected patients show no symptoms until it is quite advanced. By eating seafood often, you can take advantage of its Omega-3 fatty acids and cut your risk of prostate cancer significantly.
You’ll find the freshest California seafood on our menu at Birk’s Restaurant and Steakhouse of Santa Clara, along with succulent steaks, delicious salads, and a fully-stocked bar. All of our delicious food and drinks are served in our elegant, yet comfortable, atmosphere. Call us at (408) 512-3265 to make a reservation.
