LIGHT WINE
Sir, —There is . a widespread belief that light wine is an almost innocuous beverage, and in view of the provision of wine at many social functions during the present festive season it would seem opportune to draw attention to the alcoholic content, and to make some comparisons. It may surprise many people to learn that light wines, such as claret, hock, and champagne, contain from 15 to 18 per cent, of proof spirit. The figure for beer in the Dominion at the present time is 6 per cent. and for spirits such as whisky and gin round about 70 per cent Hence light wines contain two and a half to three times as much alcohol as beer, and one-fifth to f» quarter as much as neat whisky. They should, therefore be used sparingly and with care, if impairment of bodily and mental control is to be avoided. The same would apply to Now Zealand cider containing 15 per cent, of proof spirit. The heavier or fortified wines
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Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 149, 21 December 1945, Page 6
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169LIGHT WINE Evening Post, Volume CXL, Issue 149, 21 December 1945, Page 6
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