A symbol of power "Alcohol doesn't just reflect one's culture, it represents values, and is even symbolic of power," says cultural critic Nanfang Shuo, pointing in particular to French red wine. The blood-red wine, besides being seen as a symbol of energy, is also a symbol of status.
酒是權力意涵的符號「酒不僅是文化，是價值，更是具有權力意涵的一種符號，」文化評論者南方朔以法國紅酒為例指出，顏色如血般的紅酒，除了被視為精力的象徵外，也代表了權力意志。