The best source of iron is found in animal foods, as not only do they usually contain more iron, but our bodies can absorb it better than the iron from plant foods. The recommended daily intake of iron for women between the ages of 19 to 50 is 18 milligrams a day. 12 oysters, 7mg iron.
A vintner is a wine merchant. In some modern use, particularly in American English, the term is also used as a synonym for winemaker. The term started to be used in Middle English, when it superseded the earlier term vinter.
German-born but London-based, Anne Krebiehl MW is a freelance wine writer contributing to international wine publications. She also lectures, consults and translates and has helped to make wine in New Zealand, Germany and Italy. She adores acidity in wine and is thus perfectly suited to her Austria/Alsace/England beat.