Talking Wine – November 2014

I am sure that I am not alone is being somewhat shocked to hear that medication may be issued to those drinking two glasses of wine a night in an effort to reduce their ‘habit.’ Whilst I have always supported the view that it is sensible to have two nights a week off alcohol it seems that the nanny state is taking things a little far here. Has there being any mention of glass size or alcohol levels? I am not sure that two small glasses of German Riesling at 9% would be as ‘damaging’ as two large glasses of 15% Aussie red. Surely common sense is what is required? We all know when we have had periods of heavy indulgence and it is our responsibility to ensure that we maintain a balance in our consumption. It doesn’t seem long ago that I was reading that two glasses of Cabernet Sauvignon red wine were good for the heart. Last week there was strong evidence submitted that indicated that red wine was good for acne. We are all mightily confused with these mixed messages!! I can see the pills being lined up each morning. One for the second glass, one for eating 3 slices of bread, one of drinking full fat milk, one for that box of chocolates and one for watching X factor.