Wine- why is it so lethal?

Question

Everyone I know agrees that wine gets them drunker than anything else, and it's special kind of drunk. Why is this?

Answer 1

because its got a high alcohol content.. but we drink it like water... we are our own worst enemies!

Answer 2

You have strange friends!!!
If they compare with beer, surely downing wine at the same rate will get them drunker: you go from an alcohol content of 3-4% for american beers (higher for German or Belgian ones!!!) to 8 to 15% (the actual percent depends on the type of wine, you have to read the bottle), so you more than double.
If you look at equivalents, a normal beer (12 oz) is the equivalent of a 5 oz glass - and a beer drinker will sip it FAST!!!

However, if you drink responsably, a good glass of wine with dinner will not get you drunk. It is important to remember to drink slowly, only with your stomach full (otherwise absorption is that much faster), and to alternate with water. Always have a glass of water around - but that is true with all drinks. Alcohol should never be drunk to quench thirst.

Answer 3

fermented wine is full of iron. it dehydrates u. wine has a higher alcohol lvl also taste better so u drink more then u get more dehydrated. when u drink water next day u get drunk again. And the older the wine the higher alcohol content so it might not actually be labeled right.

Answer 4

Because of the level of Alchohol by Volume usually over 12.5% where as lager etc is only 4 - 9%

Answer 5

wine should be drunk at a more slower pace than beer etc so it can be appreciated - but try telling that to people

Answer 6

Funnel any alcoholic beverage in the *** and it will hit really hard. (Not recommended)

Answer 7

it is not lethal if drunk respectfully.

Answer 8

Coz it is fermented.

Answer 9

13.5% alcohol

Answer 10

I dunno but I'm putting this question in my watch list then forwarding it to my friend Sarah!