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Let's talk about Wine

the_bob_delusion — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:11:20 GMT

http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/australian-wine-research-institute-outlines-health-benefits-of-moderate-drinking-at-winehealth13-in-sydney/story-fneuz92c-1226682214080

The latest scientific research shows regularly drinking one or two standard drinks daily of wine or other alcohol provides positive health benefits for most people.

Whether it's heart disease, many types of cancer, diabetes, dementia or stroke, a large body of evidence now exists that shows light to moderate consumption compared to abstaining or heavy drinking can help keep a range of diseases at bay.

What's your wine of choice? Red or White

What specifically? Grape-wise

How much do you drink?

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the_bob_delusion — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:12:09 GMT

I'm also curious how much people spend on wines.

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*elizabeths-mum* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:32:55 GMT

I was hoping this was a thread for tips on wine choice.

Spend very little, drink alcohol on average once a year but should be knocking back 2 glasses of red a night for existing health conditions.

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icyfroth — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:40:12 GMT

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let's drink it instead lol

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bright.ton42 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:55:33 GMT

I'll second that Icy.

Re OP I don't drink much but enjoy a good red.

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dskracing — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 07:59:02 GMT

I hate wine....I am forever the skipper when we head down to Margaret River

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icyfroth — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:05:41 GMT

@bright.ton42 wrote:

I'll second that Icy.

Re OP I don't drink much but enjoy a good red.

Bright 🙂

I don't drink much either (;-D) but enjoy a good bubbly white also known as champagne except the frenchies don't like it when you call it that if it's not from that area in old France-ay.

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i-need-a-martini — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:09:32 GMT

I'll have 1 or 2 glasses every night with dinner. More if I am having dinner with my dad cause he tends to keep pouring.

Red or white for me. The red has to be good (I am having a good one right now - Radford Spice Bush Shiraz) otherwise I will chuck lemonade in it.

Happy to drink cask white but has to be sweet like a Verdelho.

I won't spend much on a white but will pay up to $30 for a decent red to drink with dinner.

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lurker17260 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:21:33 GMT

@i-need-a-martini wrote:
I'll have 1 or 2 glasses every night with dinner.

Me too.

When I told them that in the hospital during the admission process they asked me if I thought I would have a problem with withdrawal

uummmm No!

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*elizabeths-mum* — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:29:28 GMT

It is a valid question. The regularity of intake is why you might have withdrawal symptoms while someone who gets blotto twice a week probably wouldn't (plus you could be drinking from 350ml tumblers and only having '2 a night'). Like having a mild headache when you stop having your 2 or 3 coffes a day.

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the_bob_delusion — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:31:49 GMT

well the definition of an addiction is when you get withdrawl symptoms.

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lis351 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:33:42 GMT

@**of_bob_and_men** wrote:
What's your wine of choice? Red or White

What specifically? Grape-wise

How much do you drink?

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lis351 — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:37:02 GMT

Well that looks stupid. There were answers in my post, I promise.

I drink white wine, Moscato or Crouchen Riesling. I havent a clue about grapes specifically and Im not adventurous with trying new wine, I drink what I know I like.

How much?? a couple of glasses on a Friday/Saturday night. Or a slow summer arvo.

Typically, I spend around $15 a bottle, sometimes a lot less though.

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spotweldersfriend — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 08:48:24 GMT

I drink very little.
Red.Shiraz.
Jim Barry - The Armagh

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j*oono — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:11:55 GMT

Crouchen Reisling is possibly my least favourite wine in the world and also Martini, I can't drink sweet wine. Crouchen seems to be one that young women like a lot.

I like Riesling and sauvignon blanc. It's got to be fresh and dry. I like red wine but rarely drink it so I don't know which one I like the best. I'm going to try to work my way through all of the South WA wines. If I'm going to have the tag then I might as well be happy about it

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icyfroth — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:20:40 GMT

I don't like sweet wine either, has to be a bit sec for me.

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nicnacs_4u — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:23:05 GMT

i`m a sweetie love a good Moscato(Brown Brothers)..it`s a bit like drinking lemonade tho

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crystal**flake — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:27:49 GMT

I use to like riesling but wine really is empty calories.

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the_bob_delusion — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:34:24 GMT

@nicnacs_4u wrote:
i`m a sweetie love a good Moscato(Brown Brothers)..it`s a bit like drinking lemonade tho

I'm surprised how popular Moscato has been last couple of years. People seem to follow some trend.

I do like a good Shiraz and pinot Noir.

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the_bob_delusion — Sat, 20 Jul 2013 09:34:55 GMT

@crystal**flake wrote:
I use to like riesling but wine really is empty calories.

WHat do you mean by that?