Oh brother, you are right when you mention red wine.
Red wine makes me feel ill.
I love merlot too. But I've had too many times where I drank a bottle and a 6-pack of beer over a night, and was still sick 24 hours later.
Now I'm drinking Sake, which is better than normal white wine, but since it's clear it's much easier on the hangover.
Red wine makes me feel ill.
But it’s good for you!