Red Wine

Red wine no exception: Study links all alcohol to higher cancer risk

A new meta-analysis published in Nutrients has shattered the popular belief that red wine is a healthier alcoholic option. After analysing data from 42 studies, researchers found no significant difference in overall cancer risk between red and white wine and no type of wine was shown to be safe when it comes to cancer prevention. Red wine's reputation for being healthier due to antioxidants like resveratrol doesn't hold up, said lead author Dr. Eunyoung Cho of Brown University. We found no strong evidence that red wine lowers cancer risk. Interestingly, white wine was associated with higher cancer risk in women and a 22 per cent increased risk of skin cancer in some studies though researchers noted that lifestyle factors like sun exposure could play a role. When focusing on more reliable cohort studies, the link between white wine and increased cancer risk was stronger, but no significant risk increase was seen with red wine. Still, each daily glass of red wine was linked to a 5

Why I love wine

With spirits, one gets drunk; with beer you mostly burp

The six categories of wine drinkers

Constellation Wines US had instituted Project Genome which grouped American wine consumers: enthusiasts, image seekers, savvy shoppers, traditionalists, satisfied sippers, and overwhelmed drinkers

More of the reds

Priorat is a small hilly area about 150 km west of Barcelona that make its wines principally from Garnacha and Carignan

When it rains, just pour

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