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Wayne asks: I like wine, but I find that drinking it gives me heartburn. What am I doing wrong? Tom sez: Some people get heartburn or stomach discomfort from drinking wine. You may have a medical problem that you need to tell your doctor about. But assuming that's not it, there are some things you can do to ameliorate the effects of wine's natural acidity; 1. Never drink your first glass of wine without eating something with a good bit of protein, fat, or both. Cheese has both and works well. Steak tartare is the ultimate. Even a glass of milk (or a brandy milk punch) helps. 2. Avoid wines that are high in acidity. Unfortunately, that's hard to determine, although it's usually mentioned in wine reviews. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir tend to the high-acid side; Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel, Riesling, and Italian wine varieties tend to be lower. 3. Finally, don't make wine the last thing to go down in a meal. Have a creamy or eggy dessert. Creme brulee, for example--it's both creamy and eggy. Or have cheese instead of dessert (or after it). Revised 3/10/08 Copyright © 2008 Tom Fitzmorris. All rights reserved. |
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