An intoxicating education

By Michael J.W. Stickings

Ah, the French:

French schools should teach children the virtues of drinking wine, a report by France's governing party says.

The report says children who learn how wines are "cultivated and transformed to acquire their taste" are more likely to stay healthy and respect nature.

Wine classes at school could also lift the global standing of French wines, the report by the UMP party says.

How, ummmmmmm, civilized. N'est-ce pas?