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I came across an interesting article in the BBC which talked about how different alcoholic drinks shaped one’s mood. Summarised, it is:

The anonymous online survey, which recruited respondents via newspaper and magazine adverts and social media, found:

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  Red wine appeared to make people more lethargic than white wine

   

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  Respondents were most likely to report feeling relaxed when drinking red wine or beer

   

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  More than 40% said drinking spirits made them feel sexy

   

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  Over half said drinking spirits also gave them energy and confidence

   

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  But around a third said they felt aggressive when drinking spirits

   

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  Drinking spirits was more likely than all other drink types to be associated with feelings of aggression, illness, restlessness and tearfulness

   

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  Men were significantly more likely than women to associate feelings of aggression with all types of alcohol, particularly heavier drinkers

   

All in all, my experience with countless drinkers – old, young, rich, poor, tall, short, female or male – does seem to corroborate with the result that wine and beer do make people more relaxed. However, in my opinion, no difference to the calming effect of red or white wine. Interesting, I’ve had someone tell me before that sweet wine is pretty erotic.. hmm..

I have the privilege of tasting many wines in the course of my work and it is always a joy to come across the occasional memorable bottle. This is one of them, a complete joy with any sort of Asian and lighter Western fare. A beaujolais cru I chanced upon at Mahota  Commune in Kitchener Complex, going for about $50.

I reprise my Cellartracker review: “Medium intensity garnet and a great nose. Fresh sandal wood, white pepper and a tantalising array of fresh berries and red fruits. Medium acidity with mellow tannins, medium body given to low alcohol content. Minerality, like smelling and drinking slate, makes it a classic beaujolais cru. Bramble and grass on the commendable finish. Great value.”

I was expecting to find the usual banana and other tropical fruits so was disappointed I didn’t get any. Perhaps could have left it for another 2 or 3 years given its strong acid and mineral backbone.

A fantastic wine!

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