I'm not worried by how much I drink, but by HOW I drink.

Op if you’re drinking for the effect, then why not switch to something cheaper. Get a bottle of vodka and knock back a strong one with a soft drink of your choice. It has to be more palatable than gulping down wine.

id not advise it at all. but like others the only reason I can see why someone would be gulping tumblers of wine is to get drunk. And if that’s the case, then you can at least save some money doing it.

I mean...

If I'm really thirsty and it's summer and there's a cold beer ready for me after a swim or a ride or whatever then yes....

But otherwise no. Definitely not wine.

And honestly these days I'm on the alcohol free so it's all just sugar anyway

Why do you do it? Have you tried just sipping it?

It's quite a odd way to drink wine, if anything it must be quite disgusting. If you are concerned about your drinking I would always advise just stopping and see how you fare.

I used to know someone who did this.
He really disliked the taste of alcohol but he had a serious drinking problem and he would down as much alcohol as he could in the quickest way possible purely to get off his head drunk. And he used to disappear for days at a time on benders.

I honestly think if you are aware you are drinking wine this way then you should try and get out of the habit. When I drink red wine I definitely sip it but I always have a glass of water to drink at the same time as the wine.

Not sure why you have posed this question. Surely you know it’s not normal. When have you ever seen someone in a film, TV programme, in a pub or restaurant pour half a bottle of wine into a tumbler and down it? You haven’t, because it’s not normal.

Comparing it to how you drink water is irrelevant because you don’t drink alcohol to quench your thirst. Wine is drunk to appreciate the taste. You can’t appreciate the taste if you’re knocking it back in one.

Taste wise I never liked beer, started with straigh whiskey and still find wines can be hit and miss.

So for me the heat/spice from tongue to stomach recognises the alcohol while my nose can be fooled. (Im not saying that I cant be fooled in blind testing either). And Im lazy so hate reading lables to see what has been added in.

alcohol is cheap, socially acceptable, a good muscle relaxant, legal pain killer, can mask social anxiety and generally 'pause' brain function etc etc.

So its why the buzz is wanted that should be the question.

And recognising that a 'glass' of wine [ 2- 6 units in the OP's post] hitting the body (liver) in 5 - 10 min is different from the same volume being cleared over a number of hours.

I think two bottles of wine a week is actually quite a lot.
And yes downing it is obviously to get drunk. Getting drunk every now and then with trusted friends on a night out or an event is not a big deal but just at home is worrying territory.
Why are you doing this? To relive stress? To block out emotional pain? You need to consider this and perhaps seek some counselling around it.
I'm not judging, many people including myself have used various vices to help take the sting out of life. And it sounds like you have recognised that you have a problem here. It's what you do next that matters.

Do you have a problem with your nose - a blocked nose or a broken sense of smell?
Do you drink enough water? Try quenching your thirst with a glass of water before drinking alcohol.

One bottle of wine per week is quite a bit.
Stop at one or two glasses per week if you don't want to drink much.

I like the taste of alcohol. Yes I drink to get a bit of a buzz. But that doesn’t mean I down it to meet that objective, I love a nice cold glass of dry wine on a summers night, or a full bodied red by th4 fire of an evening. I’ve never sat and downed half a bottle of wine.

I mean who really likes the taste of alcohol? And even if they do there are lots of other nice flavoured non alcoholic drinks so surely everyone drinks it for a bit of a buzz or they would drink a non alcoholic drink? Especially as you can get non alcoholic beers and wine nowadays

It seems a bit of a waste. Why not get some beautiful wineglasses and practise sipping your wine and savouring the taste?

I think it’s about picking apart why you do this. Do you drink all drinks this way? Probably fine. Do you only do it with wine because you’re doing it in secret and what the hit really fast? Probably not fine.

I’m an alcoholic (nearly 2 years sober) and I’d nearly always drink wine like that, because I was trying to hide it from other people and I had 2-3 bottles to get through. As long as the quantity doesn’t escalate, I don’t think it’s an issue really, but keep an eye if it does.

What's the reason you drink like this - in secret, just for the effect, to heal anxiety? These are indicators you should try to find another way to meet this need

I don't buy that most people don't drink for the effect of being tipsy/drunk. Maybe some do but if you are drinking to just enjoy relaxing with a drink there are much healthier and tastier options for that.
If you are drinking for the feeling you get after drinking it makes no difference what glass you use or how long it takes to drink it.

So what is it that worries you about drinking it so fast ?

Do other people see you drinking like this? Or is it done in secret?

Do you actually like it?

Are you downing it because you don't like the taste or are rushed for time or secret drinking?

I think drinking in this way does indicate an issue.

it sounds like just a force of habit OP. Try pacing yourself - if I drink any sort of alcohol I have a special glass, so I remember to pace myself! I drink juice/water quick too - think it’s my kids that have forced that habit though lol.

Is that... enjoyable for you?!

That's not healthy OP. Why a tumbler? Why not a nice wine glass? I know that's an odd question, but the nice glass for me is part of a nice experience where I take my time with a glass of wine and savour the taste and the moment.
What are you drinking for? For the taste? Or to numb yourself?

So you can’t go out for a drink with friends, you literally neck it?

That’s incredibly odd behaviour. Are you drinking to get a buzz on, so it’s not about enjoying a glass of wine, it’s about getting it down you as quickly as possible. I’ve never seen anyone behave like that.

Why do you do this? Are you trying to get drunk as quickly as possible? That’s a bit problematic, yes.

I can sometimes lightning through a half of light cold beer on a hot summer day at the end of a long bicycle ride etc - but a tumbler of wine in one go just isn’t pleasant. If you aren’t trying to get drunk, every time you have an alcoholic drink can you pour yourself a soft drink at the same time?