A Wine Expert Drinks for a Living. Her Advice on Drinking Less Might Surprise You...

Let's hear it for Libby Brodie.  In a brilliant new piece for Women's Health, the wine consultant, writer and all-round drinks expert tackles a subject that the wine industry hasn't always been particularly comfortable discussing: how to enjoy alcohol without letting it take over.

And she does it without finger-wagging, guilt-tripping or suggesting we all retreat to a life of herbal tea and early nights.  Thank God for that.

Libby makes no secret of the fact that she drinks wine for a living. It's her job, her passion and a huge part of her social life. But she's also refreshingly open about the importance of understanding how much we're drinking and making smarter choices along the way.  It's an approach I of course support 100%.

One of Libby's eight recommendations particularly struck a chord: drink something you genuinely enjoy.

It sounds obvious, but for years, anyone choosing not to drink alcohol was expected to settle for something distinctly second-rate. A sickly sweet mocktail, a soft drink masquerading as something sophisticated. Or that perennial party favourite, a glass of sparkling water.  Really?!

Libby rightly points to the extraordinary growth in quality alcohol-free options, and we're delighted she recommends Noughty for anyone who loves the ceremony of pouring that first chilled glass...

Ceremony matters.

Click HERE to read the full article.

(Thanks to Lizzie King at Drink Point Zero for the beautiful image!)