You’ve heard plenty about the health benefits of wine.  So now let’s discuss the “friends with benefits” kind of benefits of Yakima Valley wines.  Cue the scientists and uncork the vino, here we go.Here’s the secret - If you want to seem more attractive to the opposite sex? Drink one - exactly one - very large glass of wine.Psychological researchers asked 40 men and women, divided equally between both genders, to complete an attractiveness-rating exercise. The volunteers were then shown two images of a person, one taken while the subject was sober, one after the subject had consumed 250 ml of wine (equivalent to a very large glass), and one after 500 ml of wine (two-thirds of a bottle) had been consumed.  I think I can see where this is going, even through my blurry eyes!

The photos of those who drank 250 ml wine were rated as more attractive, followed by images of sober subjects. The photos of those who had drank 500 ml were considered least attractive.  (Excess causes distress—a lesson so many fail to learn.)

The researchers attributed this to the increased facial flushing that comes with consuming low amounts of alcohol, along with additional muscle relaxation and subtle smiles that portray a heightened positive mood.

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The study didn’t indicate if the wine being consumed was Yakima Valley wine, but I’m pretty sure you are looking your best when the glass you hold is filled with a  fine Valley vintage! (TIME)

 

 

 

  

 

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