A wine critic defends cabernet sauvignon against declining popularity, arguing that while heavy, oaky styles deserve criticism, the grape is capable of beauty and complexity. Though still the world's most planted red grape, cabernet has lost favor with younger consumers who prefer natural wines, lighter reds, and whites, relegating it largely to steakhouses and older demographics.
A study examines the relationship between low-arousal background music in restaurants and healthier food choices by diners.