The latest US Surgeon General's advisory states that the links between cancer and alcohol may be significantly higher than was suggested in an influential report late last year.
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'.
Robert Joseph notes that falling consumption and intrusive health warnings are not a recent phenomenon. And that other forms of alcohol have fared better. Perhaps, he suggests, the wine industry needs to change its attitude to marketing.
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.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.