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Another cause of headaches with red wine is the tannins in the wine. White wine doesn't have them, and doesn't cause headaches in those people susceptible to tannin headaches.
Thanks for the info! Now that you remind me, I do think I read that somewhere, but had forgotten.
I fancy a light white like pinot grigio for quaffing most times, but do like a good red with a hearty Italian meal or grilled beef. I'm not fond of beer, but if I drink one it needs to be a good dark one like Newcastle or Shiner Bock or our local Karl Strauss. I do like sherry, though.
Still, I indulge maybe once or twice a week, maybe once or twice a month, never too much. I read research that alcoholics tend to come from families where the parents are either alcoholics themselves, or are complete teetotalers. The kids grow up with no model for appropriate drinking.