Wine Column Points vs. Style

Scientific papers show that moderate consumption of wine with food reduces the risk of heart disease.

Unlike several nations in Europe (Portugal, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria) where wine is a daily beverage, wine in the United States is often an afterthought. La Famiglia/Shutterstock

Incorrect assertions from some ill-informed Prohibitionists may be partly responsible for why wine sales in this country have taken a nosedive in the last two years.

As sales have declined, dozens of wineries have gone out of business, wine retailers are cutting back on what they offer, and consumers are seeking lower-alcohol or zero-alcohol products because they think they will live longer.