Alcohol

While 10 standard drinks a week is the Cancer Council recommended maximum, it’s the maximum not the recommended ‘safe’ level. While I know a few medicos who still hold one glass of wine a day to be generally beneficial, most don’t recommend alcohol at all. No-one’s game to stick their neck out for a ‘safe’ level. I find every second day no alcohol helps to keep consumption down and have developed a taste for non-alcoholic wine and beer. It’s a pain, I love Italian varietals and I do still drink some wine. But not a lot. 

Yes, my breast surgeon suggested 3-4 alcohol free days per week and my oncologist told me I didn’t go through all my treatment not to enjoy life but be sensible. I’ve found some non alcoholic and low alcohol wines which I like - I in fact waiting for a delivery of some new ones to try. Thanks for your reply. 

Can you recommend some non alcoholic red wines that are nice. 

Hi I’ve tried a few that are OK - Edenvale Shiraz, McGuigan Shiraz, Soul Tracker Shiraz. Bought an organic sparkling Shiraz but can’t remember the name🤔 waiting for delivery of New Blood Shiraz which gets good reviews- I’ll let you know 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I keep going back to Edenvale Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Not sure I’ve tried it but certainly will now 🍷 

I haven't yet found one that doesn't taste like grape juice so interested to hear impressions from others.  It's good to see that some are making it onto the shelves in shops now but many are a bit pricey when you know you could be tipping them down the sink.  I reckon Dan's should do some non-alcoholic wine tastings!  Personally, although it's not a wine, I like the Palermo Rosso with tonic or mineral water - similar to Cinzano - but sadly mail order only, now.

For a low alcohol variety, I then to reach for Lindemans Early Harvest range, at least in the whites.  It's not top shelf but quite palatable.

Yes at least there is some variety now! I’ve tried a few low alcohol too - not bad with a meal and only 3 drinks in entire bottle. I agree Dans needs to do a tasting - might suggest it at my local 👍🏻😊

Personally, I never understood no alcohol wine, beer or any form of what should be alcoholic but isn't......what the hecks the point lol  :D

I used to think the same! Sometimes, it’s the social side of having a glass of wine that I need without the alcohol. 😊