Study Reveals Unlikely Culprits of Red Wine Headaches

Some people can’t drink red wine without suffering a throbbing headache. New research may have discovered why.

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A relaxing dinner with a glass or two of red wine seems ideal—that is, until an hours-long headache ruins the experience completely. This dreaded “red wine headache” strikes quickly, as soon as 30 minutes after the first sips, afflicting even moderate drinkers.

Unlike the average morning hangover, the causes behind this longstanding wine phenomenon have eluded scientists and enthusiasts alike, until now.