Wine Fringe – Neoprohibition

In this episode of Wine Fringe, Jill and Jake unpack the rise of Neoprohibition—modern efforts to demonize alcohol through campaigns like Dry January and No Alcohol November. They explore wine’s 8,000-year history, the month-long abstinence movement, and whether moderate drinking deserves its bad rep. Plus, what do studies actually say about wine’s health benefits? We’ve got the links:

• https://reason.com/2024/12/31/moderate-drinking-linked-to-lower-overall-mortality-rate-says-national-academy-of-sciences/
• https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/red-wine/art-20048281