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Social responsibility also includes taking a responsible attitude to the advertising of alcohol and encouraging moderate consumption. Quality not quantity is our motto.

There is a wealth of information about the health benefits and risks of drinking alcohol. In summary most studies conclude that a small amount of alcohol is good for you, but we are talking small ie. a glass a day, not a bottle. Much more than that and the benefits start to turn into risks. Men can drink more than women, not just because they're bigger but they have less water in their bodies too. Just be sensible and watch out for large glasses of 15% abv wine - as you could be consuming twice as many units as you think.

Excessive drinking does horrible things to your liver - we've seen the photos, they're not pretty. So please do drink responsibly. A little of what you fancy does you good they say, and if you stick with quality not quantity, you'll be on the right track.

The websites below give you all the information you need on units of alcohol and drinking advice.

Useful Links:

	Drinking & You
	Drinkaware
	Alcohol in Moderation: gateway to lots of medical research
	Portman Group: the drinks industry body

(Ethical Fine Wines cannot be responsible for the content of external sites)

wines of the month

Limney Estate Sparkling, Sussex, England - organic wine 2005/2006 An excellent English sparkling wine, showing just how close we can get to Champagne! £17.00 Certified Organic grapes

2004 Château Cartier, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France Excellent value - the second wine from Château Fonroque made by talented Alain Moueix £12.95 Organic grapes in conversion Biodynamic practice