Why Red Wine Is So Good For You

? ? ? The information given in the linked article is as old and outdated as the 1991 "60 Minutes" expose on resveratrol _wiki-link, which is no longer believed to be the component responsible for any possible health benefits from red wine.

"Although research continues on resveratrol, the concentration in wine seems too low to account for the French Paradox. ... a particular group of polyphenols, known as oligomeric procyanidins, are believed to offer the greatest degree of protection to human blood-vessel cells. Tests with 165 wines showed that these are found in greatest concentration in European red wines from certain areas, which correlates with longevity in those regions. The highest procyanidins are found in wines from the Tannat grape, grown in the Gers area of southwest France."

Still , a glass of the red stuff helps to kick-in the (effect of) melatonin , come beddy-bye time...

We get a Tannat here from Argentina - good gear! (I savour every excuse to enjoy my favourite things).