You’re pouring a glass of wine, maybe eyeing the fill line, and wondering: how much of this actually counts as one “standard drink”? You’ve probably heard different numbers, seen various glass sizes, and the whole thing feels more confusing than it should. The straightforward answer, in most places like the US, is typically 5 ounces […]
Your Wine Standard Drink Size: Why It’s Smaller Than You Pour Forget what your wine glass tells you; a standard drink of wine is almost certainly smaller than your typical pour. In most regions, a standard drink of wine is officially defined as 5 ounces (147 ml) of 12% ABV wine. This is the benchmark […]
You’re probably here because you’ve had a few of both, felt different effects, and want to settle the score: which packs more punch, wine or beer? You might have a vague sense that wine is stronger, or perhaps you’ve been surprised by a high-ABV craft beer. The direct answer is that wine almost always has […]