Much has been written about the effects, beneficial and otherwise, of red wine.  

Now new research published in the Aging journal has shown that drinking red wine could help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite and preventing you from overeating.

Researchers found that when bees were fed resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, they ate less food afterwards.  They also became uninterested in diluted sugar solutions, suggesting they had become less sensitive to it.

Previous studies have indicated that resveratrol could also combat obesity by mimicing the effects of a low-fat diet, and help prevent the onset of age-related disease.

Brenda Rascón, one of the researchers, from Arizona State University said
"It's possible resveratrol may be working by some mechanism that is related to caloric restriction — a dietary regimen long-known to extend lifespan in diverse organisms." 

Source:  The Telegraph  ;   Aging

[Ed - I wonder if I can get a bottle or two of 'Petrus' on the NHS?
Seriously - drink wisely; drink safely; drink in moderation]