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How Much Chardonnay to Get Drunk?

Charl Joost
Last Updated: February 17th, 2023

One of the finest wines available is Chardonnay. The question, “how much chardonnay to get drunk” has an interesting answer.

Men need to consume approximately 3 glasses of chardonnay to get drunk within an hour, while women will need to drink only 2 to reach the same level of intoxication within the same time frame.

This level of intoxication is termed ‘legally drunk’ which means you cannot drive at this level.

Different factors can affect how much alcohol, and in this case chardonnay, it takes to get someone drunk. A person’s gender, weight, and natural tolerance to alcohol will all affect how much chardonnay it takes to get drunk.

Let us look at some more common questions that arise from the main point of this article.

How Much Chardonnay to Get Drunk?

What is the alcohol content of wine?

alcohol content of wine
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Wine tends to have an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 12% to 15% while beer has a lower alcohol content of 4% to 7% ABV. This means that you would need to drink more beers compared to wine to reach the same level of intoxication.

How much wine is there in a bottle?

Wine has a serving size of 5 US fluid ounces which is approximately half a wine glass. A standard bottle of chardonnay contains 750 milliliters of wine which is equivalent to 25 US fluid ounces (oz).

Therefore, there are approximately 4 to 6 glasses of wine from a bottle if you follow the serving size of 5 US fluid ounces per glass.

How much 5% wine does it take to get drunk?

Wine with an alcohol content of 5% is rather low when you compare it to stronger alcoholic drinks like brandy and whiskey. However, you can still get drunk off 5% wine if you drink enough of it.

Generally, men will need to drink at least 3 to 5 glasses of 5% wine to get drunk while women need 2 to 3 glasses.

Does wine drunk make you feel sad?

Most alcohol types can make you feel sad as alcohol is a depressant. It affects the serotonin and dopamine in your brain and can make you feel anxious, sad, or depressed in the days following drinking alcohol.

How long does it take for the effects of wine to kick in?

effect of wine

Generally, it will take as little as 10 minutes after consumption to feel the effects of wine. At this point you may feel a bit looser and happier however, it is not until 1 to 2 hours after you drink for you to feel under the influence of the wine.

Is there a difference between being tipsy and drunk?

Tipsy is a level of intoxication where a person may feel confident and excited, and their inhibitions may be lowered.

Drunk, however, is a level of intoxication where the person may struggle to move smoothly and may be at risk of passing out.

How many shots is equivalent to a bottle of wine?

In terms of measurement, a bottle of wine that contains 750 milliliters of wine is equivalent to approximately 25 US fluid ounces (25,36 to be precise).

A traditional shot glass can contain 1,5 US fluid ounces of a beverage. Therefore, there are approximately 16,9 ‘shots’ in a bottle of wine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does wine drunk feel different from other types of drunk?

wines different from other

Different people will have different responses to becoming intoxicated by a specific alcohol type. Most people describe ‘wine drunk’ to feel warm and cozy which can leave them feeling relaxed and settled.

What alcohol gets you drunk the fastest?

Some alcohol types have very high alcohol by volume (ABV) and can therefore make you drunk faster than lower alcohol beverages. Here are 5 of the strongest alcohols in the world:

  1. Hapsburg Gold Label Premium Reserve Absinthe (89,9% ABV = 179,8 proof)
  2. Balkan 176 Vodka (88% ABV = 176 proof)
  3. Devil Springs Vodka (80% ABV = 160 proof)
  4. Pincer Shanghai Strength (88,88% ABV = 177,76 proof)
  5. Sunset Rum (84,5% ABV = 169 proof)

How long does being drunk last?

It takes, on average, 6 hours for the effects of intoxication to wear off. However, when you consider the period of being hungover, this can increase. It also depends on the amount of alcohol you consumed.

Conclusion

The answer to the question, “how much chardonnay to get drunk” is both simple and complex. In simple terms, to become intoxicated within an hour, men need to drink 3 glasses of chardonnay while women need only drink 2 glasses of chardonnay. This is how much each gender needs to roughly drink to become legally drunk.

A man with a higher weight and a better tolerance to alcohol will need to consume more chardonnay to get drunk than a woman of lower body weight with a low natural tolerance to alcohol.

About The Author

Charl Joost

Charl is a trainer, public speaker, and professional writer. While he has been coached to niche down, he has many passions. These include golf, gardening, technology, and a decent cup of coffee or two. Charl loves to learn about new products and tries everything he writes about.

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