Wine in Moderation: Global Call for Responsible Wine Consumption

The Wine in Moderation initiative has announced the second international Wine in Moderation Day, set for 8 November 2024, to promote responsible wine consumption worldwide.

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European Wine Organisations Come Together to Fight Back

Major wine bodies from across Europe have come together to launch the VITÆVINO Declaration, an initiative to combat the growing anti-alcohol movement.

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Blue Zone Research: Sorry, Wine May Not Help You to Live to 100 After All

A new study debunks the wine-friendly Blue Zones story. Felicity Carter reports.

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Harvard Researchers and Leading Statistician Stand Up to the WHO

Medical researchers, e.g. from Harvard University, disagree with the WHO's advice against drinking any alcohol. And even Tim Stockwell, one of the people most closely associated with that messaging says that the risks from 'low level' drinking are 'tiny'.

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Come Over October: Creating a Positive Narrative About Wine

US Wine PR expert Gino Colangelo says the wine industry is facing an existential threat and must come together to ensure its future.

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Drinking Wine With Meals Has Health Benefits. For Some

New research from Spain reveals possible health benefits of drinking wine with food. For people over 60 years of age with other health or economic concerns.

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Devil's Advocate: Wine Needs Support From Doctors

Robert Joseph wonders whether the best people to help counter the World Health Organisation's zero-tolerance attitude towards alcohol might just possibly be our friendly local wine-drinking doctor.

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An Answer to the Devil's Advocate: Passion Instead of Sophistry

Gino Colangelo, the co-founder of Come Over October, issues a riposte to Robert Joseph.

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Research Shows Wine Enhances the Impact of the Mediterranean Diet

Clinical trials from Spain have concluded that wine is an important component of the Mediterranean diet. Felicity Carter spoke to the lead researcher.

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