I'm not sure where you've been misinformed, however, 4 ounces of wine (red or white), or 1 ounce of distilled spirtits is treated as one carb block. Please be aware, 1 gram of carb = 4.4 calories while 1 gram of alcohol = 7 calories, so don't go crazy and be sure to balance with protein and fat. I go to wine tastings all the time. I avoid the crackers and enjoy the other treats, like cheese with no problems.