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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.

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.

A food and wine match made in heaven

Food and wine matching can be a complicated business and that’s why Finca Las Moras, one of the UK’s top Argentinian wine brands, has decided to make things a little easier.

A personal wine experience

This week sees the launch of a fresh and unique private sommelier service, Sarment. Bringing together some of the industry’s finest award-winning sommeliers from the world’s top restaurants, Sarment provides an impeccable wine experience to a select few offering an extraordinary new approach to buying and enjoying fine wine.

The smart girls’ choice for summer get-togethers

As the temperature rises for what is predicted to be the hottest summer of the decade start planning those picnics and outdoor get-togethers the smart way with Entwine - a range of deliciously light, fruity spritzers and fizzes, designed to delight your taste buds, without piling on the pounds.

Jacob’s Creek named top winery

Jacob’s Creek has been named the number one winery in the world for 2008 based on the wines receiving 219 awards at major shows around the world in 2007/08.

Enjoy summer in the pink

With this month seeing the start of the BBQ season, summer food lovers will be turning to rosé wines, and there is no better choice than enjoying a wine made for outside drinking - Rosé d’Anjou.

A Champagne guide to summer

Want to celebrate outdoors in style? Here’s a guide to matching the best style of bubbly to special summer events, from tennis to opera to music festivals.

Vintage Port for Dad on Father's Day 21 June

Impress Dad on Father’s Day with a magnificent 1998 Vintage Port from the house of Taylor’s

French Wine Explorers Presents New Paris Wine and Culinary Tours

French Wine Explorers, America's leading luxury French wine tour company, is offering new exclusive tours of Paris, the City of Lights. These wine and culinary adventures explore major landmarks and hidden gems in the most beautiful city in the world, while indulging in its food, wine and culture. Tours include the choice of luxury boutique accommodations on either the Left or Right Banks in Paris, as well as a choice of privately guided Paris tours and exclusive activities.

Capital Region wine trails lead to London

New Horizon Wines Ltd, a UK and Virginia-based importer of exceptional ‘medal-winning’ Virginia wines into the UK and provider of luxury ‘wine lifestyle’ tours of Virginia, is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s London International Wine Fair (londonwinefair.com), in association with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

UK Company Sells Record Breaking Wine Collection

The Antique Wine Company (antique-wine.com) announces today that the record breaking sale of 135 bottles of the world’s most rarefied Sauternes wine, Chateau d’Yquem, was sold to a French buyer – Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat.

All You Need To Know About Bordeaux

The CIVB (Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux) has become one of the first wine growing regions to develop a website for education and promotion, launching the innovative multi-lingual website, bordeaux.com.

Beauty Winners Enjoy Champagne De L’Argentaine

Women’s lifestyle glossy magazine Eve chose Champagne De L’Argentaine to be the champagne brand that rewarded the winners of the 2006 Eve Beauty Hero Awards.

Fine Wine Sale At Bonhams

Bonhams’ sale of Fine Wine and Whisky at New Bond Street on 25th April is to include a very rare bottle of Johnnie Walker 1805 Scotch whisky (estimate £12,000-16,000). Only 200 bottles of this rare blend were produced in 2005 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of John Walker and have never been available for retail sale.

New Wine Tours In France & Portugal

BKWine has announced its autumn wine tour program, with two new wine tours scheduled. The tours are organised by Britt Karlsson, founder of BKWine, a Swedish woman based in Paris who specialises in wine, food and gastronomic travel.

A Fine Wine Encounter

Enjoy a day of tasting with Decanter as you explore the top wineries of the New World. From Australia’s famous Grange to the vineyards of California, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa some of the most dynamic and exciting wines being made today will be gathered under one roof for this unique event.

Balti Wines Cruises To Deal With P&O Ferries

Balti Wine has cruised to a deal to supply P&O Ferries with its range of wines that are specially blended to accompany spicy food. The deal means the Manchester-based company will be slating the thirst of passengers travelling from the UK to its four key destinations: Calais, Bilbao, Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.

Isabelle Legeron presents Journey Into Wine

Isabelle is quite unique in the wine world; French, female and under 40. She is on course to become the first ever French female Master of Wine, the most prestigious and internationally recognised qualification in the wine trade.

Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Creates The Perfect Chill

Trophy winning Piper-Heidsieck Champagne - recognised by its bold red label - has always dared to be different. This Summer, enjoy it with a flourish of extravaganza - as Piper-Heidsieck Piscine. Look out for Piper-Heidsieck served in its own red, curvaceous and elegant, stemmed glasses, with ice cubes inside, in stylish, contemporary bars.

Blue Nun Launches New Style Pinot Grigio Riesling

Instead of looking back red-faced and cringing at our flares and platform wearing days, when the height of sophistication was bangers and Smash followed by Black Forest Gateau and washed down with a glass of Blue Nun, we can now hold our heads up high again, knowing that we grew up during the era that is now the height of cool all over again!

Unveiled - Celebris Blanc De Blancs Extra-Brut

Champagne Gosset has unveiled the latest addition to its Celebris portfolio – a Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut. Speaking at the UK launch in London yesterday, Odilon de Varine, executive director for Champagne Gosset, said: “It was important for us to create a unique, worthwhile interpretation of Chardonnay, and furthermore, one which was worthy of the Celebris name. To achieve this we needed to wait, to reflect, to select and then meticulously assemble a cuvée which translates the very spirit of the ancestral savoir-faire of Champagne Gosset.”

Hampshire Vineyard Wins International Medal

Hampshire’s Wickham Vineyard Row Ash red wine has won a bronze medal at the International Wine Challenge, the first medal won by an English vineyard in this category for many years. Wickham also won Commended for its lightly oaked dry white Fumé wine, as served at the House of Commons, a fitting tribute to English Wine Week.

As Chirac Leaves The Palace, His Wine Departs For South America

On the very day French President Jacques Chirac left the Elysée Palace The Antique Wine Company (antique-wine.com) finalised a deal with a South American businessman, who acquired the finest bottles from the Paris City Hall wine cellar, amassed during Chirac’s time as Mayor of the French Capital.

Champagne De L’Argentaine Sponsors Shanghai Tang

Jansens, UK distributors of Champagne De L’Argentaine were delighted to be invited back to sponsor a second event held by exclusive fashion designer Shanghai Tang of Sloane Street, London. Champagne De L’Argentaine was provided all evening for the guests at the launch party that and which featured a catwalk show with the Autumn/Winter Collection for both men and women.

Jacob’s Creek – Wine Snobs Take Note!

Critics who slam major wine brands as ‘bland and boring’ have been dealt a blow by the Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines 2007 (announced last night), as the UK’s number one Aussie brand, Jacob’s Creek, took three places in the prestigious ranking. This is the fourth annual ‘hotlist’ produced by wine expert Matthew Jukes, at a time when sales of Australian wines are at an all-time high.

Chirac's Wines Up For Sale

The Antique Wine Company (antique-wine.com) is offering one fortunate wine collector the opportunity to acquire a unique collection of fine wines amassed by Jacques Chirac during his time as Mayor of Paris. Bids open from today on this assemblage of exceptional wine, personally selected for Chirac across his years in mayoral office, from 1977-1995.

New Venue For 2007 English Wine Festival

The country’s longest running English wine festival is moving to a new venue at Glynde Place in East Sussex. Following the successful launch of the Glynde Food & Drink Festival in 2006, this year’s event will incorporate the 33rd English Wine Festival. The move will ensure the future of the popular festival and complement the new gastronomic showcase, which attracted 1,200 visitors last year.

Laurent-Perrier - A Champagne For All Occasions

Laurent-Perrier, the largest, independent, family owned Champagne House, is renowned for producing a diverse, experimental and enjoyable range of fine champagnes. Today, each wine stands out from the crowd in its category – here, we explain why ...

Anniversary Wines Go Under The Hammer At Bonhams

Bonhams’ forthcoming Sale of Fine Wines at 101 New Bond Street, London, on 27 June, features a collection of remarkable vintages from 1927, 1937, 1947, 1957, 1967 and 1977 – perfect for anniversaries being celebrated this year.

White Wine Magic At Waitrose

Bordeaux leader, Dourthe is promoting its Dourthe N°1 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 at Waitrose from 12 September to 9 October. Described by Dourthe as having “ample structure with attractive acidity”, Dourthe N°1 Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is a triumph for this Bordeaux brand exuding typical fresh Sauvignon character, lots of fruit, freshness and balance.

Frozé –The New Ice Age For Wine

Over the last year or so a whole host of bottled ciders came into our bars and restaurants, within a matter of months everyone was indulging in the latest trend; drinking cider on ice. Now meet the wine that is “nice on ice” which will taste great when served over ice and doesn’t lose its flavour – Frozé.

The New Way To Enjoy Wine

Sovio, a new reduced-alcohol wine is to be launched this week, in response to consumer demand for wine with 100% aroma, flavour and integrity, but which is lower in alcohol.

Your Chance To Talk To The Winemakers

Charles Sichel of Château d’Angludet finished his stint as resident wine sage with artisan wine website Fromvineyardsdirect.com yesterday, as part of the etailer’s “Talk to our Winemaker” season of forums with some of Europe’s most inventive winemakers.

A Summer Champagne Cocktail That Won’t Spoil Your Bikini Body

Preparing for a holiday? Keen to keep your bikini figure intact? Summer doesn’t need to be a pleasure-free zone with The Savoy Hotel’s new summer cocktail - Ultra Blue - a perfectly chilled flute of Laurent-Perrier Ultra Brut Champagne with a garnish of blueberries and sprig of refreshing mint.

L’Olivier Launch White Wine With A Conscience

Free Run Wines is launching a new white wine from L’Olivier. Following the success of the Syrah Mourvedre from the heart of Minervois, Free Run Wines is now offering a second organic wine. Like the original red L'Olivier, the new white is made exclusively from organically grown grapes (Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Muscat Petits Grains) and supports the Tropical Forest Trust (TFT).

Echo Falls Launches Two Fresh New Wines

Echo Falls, the leading Californian wine brand, has introduced two new wines to its portfolio with the launch of its Pinot Grigio Blush and Sparkling White Zinfandel, two fresh and exciting additions to the delicious range of easy-to-drink wines, which are perfect for relaxation and celebration.

Not A Cock And Bull Story

The silhouette of a giant bull is a familiar sight throughout Spain. November 2007 marks the 50th anniversary of its first appearance. Starting life as an advertising logo, the bull is now regarded the country’s unofficial national symbol.

Squashed Tomatoes And A Glass Of Solaz

Searching for a festival with a difference this year? Head over to the tiny town of Bunyol in Eastern Spain and take part in La Tomatina on 29th August. La Tomatina (The Tomato War) was born over 60 years ago, when a restaurant food fight got a little carried away. Ever since, locals and visitors alike have flocked to Bunyol to take part in a mass tomato fight.

Talk To The Winemaker - Judy Beardsall

The succession of European winemakers taking part in Talk to our Winemaker on Fromvineyardsdirect.com marches on this week, from Château Leoville-Barton in Bordeaux right across the Alps and down into the heart of Tuscany, as Judy Beardsall of Ananda di Toscana begins a fortnight at the keyboard, answering the questions wine enthusiasts want to ask the producer of this estate’s particularly Super Tuscan wine.

Experience reaps its rewards in Burgundy

Burgundy winemakers are bucking the trend of disappointing harvests in many wine-growing regions, having just completed promising first tastings. Sensibly, the growers decided to wait before harvesting the grapes, selecting only the best right from the beginning of the process, starting with the vine stock itself. Sacrificing part of the crop is paying off, as are the careful choices made in the vinification process. With the uncertainties of late August now behind them, the 2007 vintage has been rescued from the rain!

Discover wine, art and yourself in Argentina

Bodegas Salentein is much more than a leading producer of Argentinean wine, with its stunning lodge and an amazing visitor centre, Bodegas Salentein is the ultimate wine tourist destination.

Share Your Blushes With Echo Falls

Embarrassing moments happen to us all and many of us have had those mortifying experiences when you want the ground to swallow you up right there and then. To honour all those toe-curling incidents, Echo Falls are encouraging girls to get together and share their stories of shame with a glass of their new Pinot Grigio Blush.

Beef up Christmas with an Argentinean red

Are you fed up with trying to cook the perfect turkey each Christmas? No matter how much you spend on a good quality organic free range bird, is it still a bit of a disappointment? Laureano Gomez, winemaker for Argentinean brand Salentein, suggests going Argentinean this Christmas, with a traditional rib of roast beef. “In Argentina we eat a lot of beef, and I can think of no better dish than a beautiful succulent rib of roast beef to grace the table on Christmas Day.”

Dreaming of a white Christmas

With the odds stacked against us seeing snow at Christmas, why not make sure your Christmas is white with our guide to the perfect white wines to serve over the festive period.

Fairtrade wine tasting at Vinopolis

The Fairtrade Wine Committee is set to hold its second annual wine tasting event at Vinopolis on Thursday November 1st, when over 120 Fairtrade certified wines will be showcased to the wine trade, journalists and the general public.

Salmon overtakes Cod as UK’s favourite fish

Salmon beats cod as the most popular fish for health-conscious Brits who are eating more seafood than ever before. A poll of 4,000 people by Nobilo Wines, to coincide with National Seafood Week, found that 58% of us are eating more seafood than five years ago with two thirds (65%) citing health reasons.

English wine is top of the crops

Bookers Vineyard in West Sussex is celebrating after its 2005 Dark Harvest red wine came top in a blind tasting of European wines selected by Justin Howard-Sneyd MW. Bookers’ Dark Harvest achieved an average score of 3.5 (out of a possible five) and was the joint highest-scoring wine of the selection.

Relax with Solaz until Christmas

Osborne Solaz, the deliciously fruity red wine from Spain, will be available at Asda with a great offer price until the end of the year. Translated from Spanish, Solaz means relaxation and contemplation, making this the perfect drink to unwind with this festive season. If you have ever journeyed to Spain you may have seen on the roadsides the large Spanish black bulls which dominate the horizon; this is the famous logo of Osborne which is behind the wine Solaz.

For real Christmas sparkle, think Rosé

Put some real fizz into your Christmas in perfect time for the party season with the first sparkling rosé wine from Bordeaux rosé wine experts, Chateau de Sours. Rosé wine specialist Chateau de Sours, acclaimed for their wine of the same name, has introduced Reserve de Sours, bright salmon pink with a nose of vivacious ripe red summer berry fruits.

Festive fizz

Christmas is a time for celebration so why not pop the cork on a bottle of festive fizz with one of these fantastic champagnes.

Champagne Gosset launches prestige cuvée

Champagne Gosset - the oldest wine house in Champagne, Aÿ, 1584 - has launched its latest prestige cuvée - Gosset Celebris Extra Brut Vintage 1998 – one of its finest vintages in recent years.

Enjoy two of your favourite things with Kumala

Why not treat yourself and a loved one to an evening of matching two of your favourite things, Kumala wine and chocolate. What better evening to set aside and curl up together than February 14, Valentine’s Day.

The food and wine lover’s guide to Portugal

Highly illustrated and beautifully designed, this is a 446-page hardback guide to Portugal for independent travellers who love good wine and food. Book in hand, head straight for the gastronomic hotspots of Lisbon and Porto, the Algarve and Madeira, but also the places to eat and drink well in the stunning countryside of undiscovered inland and island Portugal.

A tasty trio this Christmas

For a real treat Morrisons have launched a range of three exclusive Old World wines which are perfectly suited to sipping this Christmas.

Top tipples for festive feasts

Bookers Vineyard has helped take the hassle out of your Christmas meal this year, matching a selection of its award winning wines with a menu of seasonal favourites - from starters through to puds.

Wines for the winter season

Matching wine and food is becoming increasingly popular but Morrisons’ wine experts can also help you find the perfect wine to complement the time of year. So now there is a distinct chill in the air, reminding us that winter is just around the corner, Morrisons Wine Development Manager, Stuart Purdie, shares some of his expert knowledge on what’s best to drink to give you that warming glow during the colder months.

UK revealed as nation of wine bluffers and wine duffers

Britain is revealed as a nation of wine bluffers and wine duffers as just one in three know exactly which wine to order at restaurants. Rather than asking for help, Brits bluff their way through the wine list and half just opt for the second cheapest bottle to avoid looking stupid or cheap in front of their peers and waiters.

Morrisons’ exclusive wine makes world top 10

Griffith Park Sparkling Rose, which is sold exclusively through Morrisons, has beaten off stiff competition to win a Gold medal and a place in the ‘Top 10 Sparkling Wines in the World’ at the renowned Effervescents du Monde competition.

Get in the party spirit

The festive season is upon us which means its party time! No doubt you will be hosting or attending at least one party this Christmas so make sure you’ve stocked up on some of these great-value party wines. There’s something for everyone.

Top 10 wine tips for an ethical Christmas

Christmas is renowned as a time for over-indulgence, however with these top 10 wine tips for an ethical Christmas, you can be good to yourself, whilst doing your bit for the environment too.

An eco-friendly wine list for The Rex Cinema + Bar

The Rex Cinema + Bar has announced it’s new menu for 2008 featuring an all-new, eco-friendly wine-list. The new list will only feature wines made using organic, biodynamic or sustainable resources and techniques.

Make some new wine discoveries at Spar

Convenience store Spar, has announced the re-launch of its award winning Discoveries wine range, available in stores across the UK from March 2008. Spar Discoveries is an innovative collection of wines created by Spar’s expert wine buying team to showcase the unexpected treasures that can still be discovered, despite the increasing globalisation of wine production.

Salisbury pubs go continental with new wine list

Lovers of fine food and wine can now enjoy some of Europe’s finest wines at their local village pub following the introduction of an exclusively European wine list, by Salisbury Pubs Ltd.

Waitrose own label bubbly tops Decanter poll

A Waitrose own label champagne priced at just £19.49 has beaten illustrious champagne houses including Bollinger, Pol Roger and Veuve Cliquot in Decanter’s Guide to Festive Fizz.

Try a fresh taste of the far east with new wines at Morrisons

Morrisons are to launch two fantastic new wines hailing from the North-west of China. The Silk Road Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have a background packed full of history that you can practically taste in every sip.

April is Wine Month in New York

More than 160 restaurants and 200 wine stores throughout New York State will be celebrating New York Wine Month in April by offering their customers hundreds of fine New York wines from about 90 wineries.

Solaz Wines win silver at design awards

D&D Wines International have announced that their Spanish supplier Bodegas Osborne has been awarded a Silver medal at this year’s Wine & Spirit design awards, for the re-designed label of their SOLAZ brand.

Can you keep a secret?

What do you do when you discover an amazing new wine? Do you tell all your friends and encourage them to buy lots of it too or do you accept the compliments about the wine without revealing your sources? This time instead of choosing a wine that is good value for money, why not choose a wine that is great value for money!

Fairtrade wines from ethicalwine.com

Nearly 300,000 cases of Fairtrade wines were sold in the UK in 2006 and sales are growing fast. Last November a wine tasting of all Fairtrade wines was held in London and there are some very good examples.

Showcasing British wine entrepreneurs in France

The Wine Department of Trade Section of the French Embassy in the UK is to hold a special wine-tasting event entitled British Wine Entrepreneurs in France in central London on Tuesday 22 April 2008. The tasting will feature wine from British-owned and -run vineyards in various regions of France.

Find your way to Britain’s vineyards

A new, fully-revised map of English and Welsh vineyards has been produced by the UK wine industry. An ideal accompaniment for the wine enthusiast, the map shows the location of 163 of the country’s leading vineyards, with cross referenced listings by county, full contact details (with postcodes for easy location), websites and a brief description.

A girls night in

While it’s still cold out there and the hot summer evenings seem a long way off; give yourself a little pick-me-up by inviting your best girly pals around for a decadent night of pampering, gossip and classic chick flicks over a glass of chilled sparkling Pink and toast the impending summer, all in the comfort and warmth of your own home.

TV dinners with style

Oversized socks, comfy tracksuit bottoms and something good on the box – all that’s needed now for the ultimate night in is a quick, easy and delicious recipe which will transform TV dinners once and for all and a glass of wine to finish off in style.

Off with their heads - Champagne bar launches Bastille Day promotion

Amuse Bouche Champagne Bars are suspending all sales of Grandes Marques Champagnes in July to celebrate the democratic revolution of Bastille Day. Amuse Bouche Champagne Bars will be launching a new list on July 3rd, focussing exclusively on a range of thirty Champagnes from smaller, lesser-known, producers.

Champagne Philipponnat arrives in Selfridges

The acclaimed Champagne Philipponnat – located in the heart of the Champagne region, in the village of Mareuil-sur-Ay – is now available in Selfridges. One of the largest owners of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards in the region, Champagne Philipponnat is also one of the oldest Houses, with an impressive history dating back to 1522. Considered by experts to be a “connoisseur’s Champagne”, the House is run by the 16th generation of the Philipponnat family, Charles Philipponnat.

Fortnum & Mason sparkles this summer with Camel Valley

Cornwall’s leading vineyard, Camel Valley, has developed Fortnum & Mason’s first ever own label English sparkling wine. Camel Valley has produced just 3,000 bottles for the shelves of the world renowned food and drink emporium. This fresh yet vibrant fizz has elegant fruity aromas providing the perfect partner to this season’s British strawberries, light canapés and, indeed, any al fresco appetiser.

Portuguese white wine winners

The Independent Winegrowers’ Association of Portugal hosted a tasting of Portugal’s Top White Wines at the Portuguese Embassy in London. 61 white wines from 51 producers were selected for this event by a panel of wine-writers comprised of Charles Metcalfe, Sarah Jane Evans MW and Portuguese wine journalist, David Lopes Ramos.

Paint the town red, white and pink in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is famous for its vineyards but has so much more than just grapes on offer. This summer there are festivals galore and the region has something to delight everyone: culture, sport, history, music. Satiate your appetite with local delicacies and quench your thirst with world-renowned wines. Raise your glass and join the party – read on for just a few of the festivities happening in Bordeaux between June and August 2008.

An exceptional vintage for Chablis wines

First tastings of the Chablis 2008 vintage have begun, following this year’s harvest at the 60th annual Chablis Wine Festival in late October. Arnaud Valour, spokesperson for Chablis Wines, is having a tasting today of the ‘first release’ grape juice, which is about to be bottled, as well as other vintage Chablis wines. The UK is the world’s top importer of Chablis, with 32% (or 10 850 000 bottles) of the average annual production of Chablis bought and consumed by UK markets. The 2008 vintage will be available in the UK in Spring/Summer 2009.

California wraps up 2008 Pinot Noir harvest

The 2008 Pinot Noir harvest is wrapping up in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, with winegrowers reporting potentially very high-quality and lower-than-normal yields. Some of California's finest vineyards call the S.L.H. home, with more than thirty winegrowers cultivating 2,500 acres of Pinot Noir there.

Harrods opens UK’s first Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar

Harrods has partnered with Veuve Clicquot, one of the most innovative and prestigious Champagnes in the world, to open the first Champagne Bar and Boutique within a UK department store. With an enviable location on the 1st floor among the International luxury fashion labels, the unique venue promises to become a hot spot for Champagne lovers and Clicquot fans.

Sparkle this summer with Sovio

If you’re looking for the perfect wine for summer parties and barbecues, something light, softly sparkling, and not too alcoholic, we’ve found just the thing – Sovio has been specially designed to be lower in alcohol, just 8%, making it the ideal drink to enjoy on a summer’s afternoon or evening. Sovio is available in a choice of a zesty white, or a refreshing rosé, each with a light sparkle. It comes in a petite frosted 200ml bottle, each containing just 1 unit of alcohol, and less than 70 calories per glass.

Celebrating English wines

English Wine Week 2009 (Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st May) was officially launched on St George’s Day at the English Wine Producers Annual Trade & Press Tasting. This countrywide campaign to promote English wines and vineyards is organised by English Wine Producers (EWP) and supported by the United Kingdom Vineyards Association.

Wine and dine your loved one this Valentines

The scented candles are lit, the love songs are playing and your lover’s favourite supper is prepared - but what about the wine? Brown Brothers, the Australian winery that passionately creates an award-winning array of inspirational styles to match the most romantic of dinners, can offer a helping hand that’s guaranteed to add a special touch to your night.

The new Beaujolais is not nouveau

On 20 November, we will see the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau in France and across the world. But this year, Beaujolais winemakers are asking British wine drinkers to take a new – not Nouveau – look at Beaujolais to discover that there is more to the region than these primeur wines. Beaujolais runs and Nouveau parties were once the height of fashion, but a trendy new wine to have in your glass this winter is one of the Beaujolais Crus*.