I have discovered after several ordeals, that I have a bad reaction to Chardonnay wine. My symptoms are more intense intoxication even after only consuming a small amount, and like having the world's worst hangover for several days afterwards, often going to the emergency room. My head would be spinning so badly that I would have to remian completely still, and even moving my eyes around would make me nausious and throw up. This would last for 3 or 4 days, slowly fading away.

Chardonnay, generic white wine blends and champagne are the only things that have ever made me feel this way(someone explained to me that Chardonnay is often used in the process of making these). I get a little stuffed up after some other kinds of wine and alcohol, and have a sinus allergy to dust, but nothing so extreme as the Chardonnay.

I had to undergo several tests and a catscan before my doctor felt secure that I didn't have a brain tumour. The reaction is so severe & often disturbs my vision so that I have clicking images as I move my eyes & it makes me really off balance so that I can hardly walk.

I have been extremely careful for years not to consume any white wine that may have Chardonnay in it (no champagnes, no generic white wines), and have never had a repeat of theese symptoms.

What could be in this type of wine that makes me have such a dramatic reaction?