I love the Monk detective series. It was really funny that a recent one involved Monk going to wine country! He was horrified when everybody spit around him. I have to say, in real life, people tend to spit a little more discreetly

Our family has a history of rosacea, which is the blushing / red nose ailment that affected W.C. Fields. Apparently 5% of the US population suffers from this skin disorder! It is triggered by alcohol, but also by heat, cold, exercise, stress, spicy foods, hot drinks, and more. Learn more about rosacea!

Rosacea and Wine Information