Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category

It’s official, the economy is at its worst since World War 2. And with it comes the tightening of belts and the pulling of purse strings. So as we all become more price conscious, more and more of us are swapping our boozy nights out for fun-filled nights in.
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Although millions of people across the globe enjoy wine, very few of them know exactly what it is about a particular wine that they enjoy. By understanding each of the different components of wine, you can quickly establish the parts you prefer, and therefore choose your next bottle with more confidence.
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It's a frequent dream among wine connoisseurs to buy a traditional vineyard and dedicate their lifetimes to creating wine. Thoughts of sunny days spent looking after the vines and then retiring to a terrace in the evenings to taste the resulting drinks are definitely attractive, but unlikely to be attained.

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For years and years, absinthe was illegal in the US. It was banned from American drinkers way back in 1912, partly over fears it carried effects worse than your average alcohol, and partly because its popularity made it a prime target for temperance-minded reformers. Absinthe, it seems, had outstayed its welcome and had to pay the price for being the life of the party.
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Whether it’s the Christmas holiday season or the middle of summer, the necessity of having to shop for a birthday or anniversary present is inevitable. While it’s always a thrill to find just the right gift for a friend or associate, sometimes issues such as lack of time or the difficulty of trying to find a unique gift: how many ties can you buy your brother in law, make the buying experience stressful and a hassle.
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FOS is short for fructooligosaccharides (say that ten times fast) or some may
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With the Met Office predicting a scorcher this summer, more and more BBQs are being pulled out and getting cleaned up ready for a season of outdoor entertaining. But it’s not just the food we need to think about to deliver the perfect al fresco dining experience.
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Over the last few decades, German wine has acquired a somewhat negative reputation of being cheap and sweet. However, German wine is much more than just Blue Nun, Liebfraumilch and Hock. The country boasts a range of good quality and great tasting wines – you just need to know what to look for and how to get the most from them.
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Pinot Grigio has become a favourite in wine bars, pubs and restaurants across the UK. The wine is a drinkable white variety which goes well with food and it is light enough to be enjoyed alone or with a meal. The Pinot Grigio grape produces a light to medium bodied wine and is on a par with chardonnay based white wines when it comes to popularity amongst the general public. Pinot Grigio has sprinted its way up the charts in recent years vying for top spot with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. At wine bars and dining tables the world over, Pinot Grigio is increasingly the white wine of choice because of its versatility and lightness.
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Supermarket wine aisles can be quite a daunting proposition, especially when you're dashing about trying to do the weekly food shop. A sea of red and white bottles imported from all corners of the world, packed in deep and stacked high to the heavens.
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