{"id":3518,"date":"2020-05-20T11:12:37","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T15:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3518"},"modified":"2020-07-31T09:15:09","modified_gmt":"2020-07-31T13:15:09","slug":"wine-the-culture-of-moderation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/wine-the-culture-of-moderation\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine: The Culture of Moderation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wine:<\/p>\n

Over the years, the role of wine in life has changed. It\u2019s been a cultural symbol of a fine life and has transformed to a natural complement to food and conviviality. Though the targeted audience has transformed, including people from all over the world, not just the upper class, one thing has never changed\u2014the appreciation of wine. Throughout various cultures, people have loved and appreciated how wine can reflect the diversity of various wine regions, providing different flavor profiles and tastes depending on the type of grape and where it\u2019s grown.<\/p>\n

The love of wine also paired with the world\u2019s understanding that healthy living means limiting imbibing. Because of that, enjoying wine transformed into the culture of moderation\u2014responsible drinking practices and ideal wine tasting is done slowly. How else are you to enjoy the complexity of the glass? Below, we\u2019ll talk a bit more about wine\u2019s culture of moderation\u2014how it started and how best to practice it yourself. Take a look!<\/p>\n

Wine in Moderation Movement<\/h2>\n

As we mentioned, many countries were and are experiencing concerning trends when it comes to misusing alcohol. Think about binge drinking among college students\u2014they often turn to cheap wine for quick drinking and quick drunkenness. They are neither drinking in moderation nor truly enjoying the complexity of the wine. Misusing alcohol comes with a variety of health, legal, economic, social, and personal implications, and although misuse of wine isn\u2019t as widespread as other alcohols, it still sparked a movement in the wine world.<\/p>\n

This is where the Wine in Moderation<\/a> movement came into play. In 2008, the European wine sector took the step to address alcohol-related harm and misuse and created this program in tandem with the European Alcohol and Health Forum. Since then, what began as a policy commitment turned into a way to encourage healthy drinking practices among individuals, businesses, universities, and nations.<\/p>\n

It urges people to respect the wine and the people around you, to care about yourself, and to share good moments with friends. Not only is this good for your health, but it\u2019s one of the best ways to enjoy the wine as well. Their beliefs<\/a> state it perfectly\u2014\u201cResponsible and moderate consumption of wine must be promoted: wine is only appreciated to its fullest in moderation.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to Practice It Yourself<\/h2>\n

So how exactly do you practice wine in moderation? Your first step is to understand how much wine is too much. If you\u2019re used to three glasses of wine a night, then shifting to a glass and a half is your start to moderation. Once you\u2019ve gotten into a better mindset with how much wine you drink, then you need to learn how to enjoy to the fullest. There are a few different ways you can do this:<\/p>\n