Red Wine Benefits

Today I learn from the daily news, Data and Errata website section of the best newspaper in my hometown, The Sonoma Valley Sun. Written by my very own editor, I bring you the following lesson de jour.

Since I couldn't do it better myself, I quote:

Researchers in the Sonoma Valley discovered that red wine is not only good for one’s heart, but when consumed in large quantities, it also causes mild to heavy intoxication. Described as a euphoric but sometimes disorienting sensation, experts believe intoxication or “drunkenness” occurs when a naturally occurring compound known as alcohol is ingested in excess. Though the active ingredient can be attained from a variety of sources, red wine appealed to volunteers in a recent clinical study because it produced feelings of “sophistication,” “general wittiness” and an “increased fondness of cheese.”

Thank god or whatever that someone in Sonoma is doing extensive research on this. Thanks Daedalush. I'll have the results of my whisky research in next week.