Is wine really healthier than beer? Do spirits have fewer calories? Here’s how popular drinks stack up and how to sip more ...

(CNN) -- If you're counting calories, a glass of wine might be your alcoholic beverage of choice, as it's a lighter option than many other mixed drinks. Reduced-calorie wines can save you even more ...

Tis the season to make a fresh start. And for many people, that means cutting back a bit on many things, including food, alcohol or spending. That’s why I thought I would kick off the new year with a ...

Avoiding booze is best for weight management, but low-calorie alcoholic beverages are an option if you’re going to consume ...

When you reach for that bottle of wine this Valentine’s Day, do you know how healthy it is? Many people have a too-rosy view of the beverage and are surprised when confronted with the facts about it ...

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced it will voluntarily begin including calorie information on all of its bottled wine products to help consumers make more informed choices about what they’re ...

Whether you're ordering cocktails at a holiday party, sipping champagne at a celebratory dinner or cooking with wine (in your glass), you're consuming calories without ever taking a bite. Mixed drinks ...

The holidays mark the end of one year and the beginning of another -- great cause for celebration. So it's hardly surprising that wine, beer and distilled spirits flow freely. Those who can't imbibe - ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Experienced independent writer with a background in the wine industry. In the mid 1980s two particular events made an impact on ...