Wine
How to choose the perfect Christmas wine
There’s no doubt that Christmas is a time for indulgence. The festive season goes hand in hand with food, drink and general merriment. We often present each other with boxes of chocolates, give children sweets and lay on huge roast dinners for friends and family – so why is it so hard when it comes to wine?
Battle for Christmas food market kicks off this weekend
The battle to win this year's high street Christmas food market is being fought on the party snacks front and will officially kick off this weekend.
Christmas party calamities could cost businesses £216m
With the workplace Christmas party season in full swing, UK businesses could be losing over £216 million in ‘sick days', according to new figures.
Head online for expert advice on your Christmas wine
An on-line wine retailer which offers customers restaurant quality wine to be enjoyed at home, has linked up with one of the industry’s best know celebrity TV wine experts, Oz Clarke.
Zebrano bars offer safe atmosphere for female drinkers in London
Drink spiking is a problem that we are all aware of and more people have been affected by it than one would think. With 600 cases of drink spiking reported a year this is only the tip of the iceberg as a staggering 84% fail to report the crime.
British women gearing up for a bumper party season
New research released today reveals that British women are gearing up for a bumper Christmas party season, with plans to throw some 42 million festive get-togethers for friends and family. Of these, 91% of women plan to host 15 people, with the braver among us (9%) inviting between 15 and 30 people.
Stock up on festive fizz at Reims Christmas Market
Stock up on some festive fizz during a last minute wine-tasting weekend to Reims Christmas Market with specialist operator Grape Escapes.
Put some fizz, flavour and fun on your Christmas drinks menu
It’s that time of year again and what better way to celebrate the festive season than sharing a drink with lots of fizz, flavour and fun.
New budget Champagne tours that won’t break the bank
Break out the bubbly – specialist operator Grape Escapes has uncorked a new budget range of Champagne tours for 2010 for cash conscious wine lovers. The new packages offer a flexible and affordable introduction to the Champagne region and its celebrated wines from just £184 per person.
Posh to get a taste of the Austrian Tirol
On Thursday 3rd December, Victoria Beckham will be in attendance at one the greatest clubs in the Alps, Pacha in the Designhotel Madlein, Ischgl, for the launch of the first designer bottles of RICH Prosecco and RICH Rosé. The top ski resort of Ischgl in the Austrian Tirol will welcome the style icon, fashion designer and former Spice Girl, for a specially themed ‘Music and Fashion Fairytale’ evening.
New survey reveals changing attitudes amongst female drinkers
A new study released as part of the Martini ‘Stay Beautiful’ campaign suggests an emerging trend amongst women who enjoy a drink but want to be able to maintain their style & sophistication throughout the evening.
Wine expert predicts Champagne rush this Christmas
A Leamington wine expert has warned Champagne lovers to “buy early” if they want to ensure their Christmas has that extra sparkle. Alastair MacBrayne is predicting a mad rush for the bubbly as people use Christmas celebrations as a reason to forget the recession.
Barford pub to host special Christmas wine event
The Granville @ Barford, in conjunction with Dorje’s Wine Company, will be hosting a special Christmas wine-tasting evening on Wednesday 11 November from 7pm - 10pm.
South African winery plays host to a Hollywood legend
Beau Bridges, whose illustrious career in the film industry has spanned several decades, first dropped in to the specialist wine estate, Alluvia, near Stellenbosch in South Africa looking for accommodation in February 2009, during filming for Free Willy South Africa, the latest movie in the Free Willy series.
Love film? Then you’ll adore Bordeaux
Film lovers and lovers of fine wine are in for a treat this September when they shop for Bordeaux wines at Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Co-Op, Asda and Somerfield stores nationwide.