Cheers! It’s National Drink Wine Day

In this Jan. 25, 2014 photo, a man pours a glass of Erasmo wine at the Reserva de Caliboro vineyard in Maule Valley, Chile. A bold new wave of independent vintners are challenging Chile’s reputation for producing oceans of agreeable but predictable wines. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo)

by: Joe Clark

Posted: Feb 18, 2016 / 07:47 AM EST

Updated: Feb 18, 2016 / 07:47 AM EST

(WCMH)– After work today, sit back, relax and enjoy that glass of Vino. After all, it is National Drink Wine Day.

There are some health benefits to consuming wine as well. Moderate drinkers have lower risks for liver disease, type two diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and some cancers.

Wine has also been known to reduce “bad” cholesterol, or LDL, and increase “good” cholesterol, known as HDL.

According to Delish.com, the top 10 producers of wine in the world are:

Italy
France
Spain
United States
Argentina
Australia
South Africa
Germany
Chile
Portugal

And the top producing states in the US are:

California
Washington
New York
Oregon
Pennsylvania

Also according to Delish.com, a five ounce glass of wine has 100 calories in it and is fat-free and cholesterol free.More interesting facts about wine.

So today, sip that Merlot or Chardonnay, and spread the word that it is National Drink Wine Day.