Alcohol in Moderation

Its long been said that moderate amounts of red wine can be good for you-but when does it become more than moderate? How much is safe-I ask because tis the season to get merry. I didn't put it under the alcohol abuse section since it really isn't, but rather a seasonal issue.

My doctor told me that a small glass of red wine daily is good for maintaining cholesterol and blood flow. I am not a big wine drinker to that won't happen but this is what he told me. As to safety, even over-indulging on occasion isn't going to hurt you as long as it's not on a regular basis.