Drinking white wine and Champagne 'could reduce risk of cardiac arrest' Eating more fruit could also be beneficial Drinking white wine and Champagne could reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (Image: Getty Images/Hero Images ) Drinking white wine and Champagne could reduce the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, new research has suggested. Experts have said thousands of cardiac arrests could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues. ? They found that having more white wine, Champagne and fruit, as well as maintaining a positive mood, staying a healthy weight and keeping blood pressure under control seemed to protect...