Here is some interesting research on what we have been thinking are allergies to wine, but really may be allergies to chemicals from insects, specifically to those found in the order of Hymenoptera ... reactions, or that all wine allergies are due to insect chemicals.” Interesting. This might be an answer for some people who are plagued by those damn wine allergies. I will look forward to follow-up...

When I hear people complaining about allergies and wine, usually they're blaming sulfites (and often wrongly). Or sometimes it's the histamines that cause problems - this often happens to me. But usually, wasp venom is the last thing that comes... Continue...

... than sulfites… Another oft-cited source of allergies in wine are HISTAMINES. Clearly, histamines ... larger number of those who complain of wine allergies… The latest research however seems to indict certain PROTEINS as the real source of allergies in most drinkers. During the fermentation process ... the oft-cited, mild “flu-like” symptoms associated with wine allergies like headaches and sneezing...

Dr Donald A Dibbern Jr outlines what, other than excess, may cause bad reactions to wine. The answer in some cases is pure venom.

The US government is planning to place labels on bottles of wine warning consumers of possible food allergens from eggs, wheat and fish. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer protection Act says that all major food allergens should be labeled in "plain, common language" on any food and drink products ...

Garlic, Long Used to Fight Colds and Flu May Help You Breathe Easier This Year... California garlic growers, supplying 90 percent of the nation’s garlic crop, are predicting a strong yield of flavorful, nutrient-and sulfur-rich bulbs this year. That’s good news for Americans across the country looking for an extra boost of natural protection against allergies this coming spring and colds...

More and more I've been seeing allergen warning signs posted, sometimes on food, sometimes at place I've eaten. Anyone who suffers from severe allergies depends on knowing what exactly is in the food and drinks they consume because often there... Continue...

"OK, I know he's allergic to glow-in-the-dark monster makeup, but you say he has allergies to two other things? You sure?" Kevin, a regular customer at the Professor's bar, is asking Frank, his friend. "Absolutely positive. 'Blood Feud.' July 11, 1991...

"Red wine headache" syndrome, as it's often called, affects a surprising number of people. But the culprit isn't sulfites, contrary to popular belief. Sulfite allergies, which are relatively uncommon, can result in wheezing, dizzine...

A big part of the wine experience is the smell. In fact most wine pundits suggest smelling before every swallow. Helps prolong the enjoyment plus keeps you from drinking so much. That's excellent advice but what happens when you have allergies? Too often I find my nose stopped up or at least my sense of smell impeded by my allergies. Recently I walked into a winery to do a tasting only to realize...