| (Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:24:04 -0500) |
| Hold Your Own Wine-Tasting Party |
| Sick of doing the same thing on Friday and Saturday nights? Want to get out of the same old routine of going to clubs and bars? Why not hold your own wine-tasting evening? It is a perfect way to have a laugh with friends and also get to know a few different wines.
There are several different ways |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:23:29 -0500) |
| South American Wines |
| South America has gradually become one of the world’s largest and best-loved wine producers. Like Australia and New Zealand, it has taken time to develop and grow its market, but it now makes up a huge proportion of the wine that is available to us through our supermarkets, retailers and wine distri |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:22:40 -0500) |
| Fine Wines |
| The sale of fine wines has grown substantially in Britain over the last few decades. As people become more knowledgeable about wine and have a higher disposable income, fine wines have become a popular choice to invest in. Fine wines are more expensive than any other food and drink category. At the |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:03:45 -0500) |
| Why Buy Organic Wine? |
| If there is one form of farming that is suited to being organic, it has to be growing vines. Vines are brilliant because of their hardiness – they’ll flourish in grotty soils and go weeks without rain. But does going organic make a better wine? Read on to find out how organic wines stand apart from |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:03:07 -0500) |
| All You Need To Know About Sparkling Wine |
| If you fancy something bubbly for your next party or get-together, why not go for a sparkling wine? Sparkling wine makes a great value alternative to Champagne and can be served in a similar way. Read on to find out more.
Sparkling wine shouldn’t be underestimated
A sparkling wine may not have |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:11:56 -0500) |
| Food And Wine – White Wine |
| We all love to have a glass of wine, and know tha6t certain things taste well together. But when it comes to planning a meal, it sometimes gets confusing. This article gives an overview of types of wines that taste great with food.
It also tries to give you a few ideas of particular wines matched |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:44:47 -0500) |
| Show Me The Sherry! |
| After years in the wilderness – sherry is back on the most wanted list
Traditionally seen as the preserve of old ladies – sherry is rapidly shedding its fusty old image to become one of the trendiest drinks in town.
Britain is starting to embrace the food culture of Spain – not just holidays o |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:07:06 -0500) |
| Food And Wine – Red Wine |
| There is nothing worse than having a plate of food with a glass of wine that really don’t go together. This article will attempt to advise you of the different types of red wines available and the sorts of foods that they taste best with.
The rules to consuming wine and drink say that red wine is |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:25 -0500) |
| Drinking Wine With Friends |
| There is nothing better than finishing work, and going for a drink with friends. Wine is a great drink to enjoy with friends, as you can get a bottle and share the experience. This article talks about different types of wine, and when it is best for you to sit down and enjoy the experience. It also |
| Author: Fiona Muller |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:43:54 -0500) |
| Show Me The Sherry! |
| After years in the wilderness – sherry is back on the most wanted list
Traditionally seen as the preserve of old ladies – sherry is rapidly shedding its fusty old image to become one of the trendiest drinks in town.
Britain is starting to embrace the food culture of Spain – not just holidays o |
| Author: Mark Hooson |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:59:38 -0500) |
| How To Get The Most From Your Champagne |
| Champagne looks chic, tastes great and is always a favourite at parties and celebrations. But because of that, there is a certain amount of pressure to “get it right”. So follow these simple tips below and you’ll be impressing your guests in no time.
Champagne to start:
Champagne is a great ch |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:41:12 -0500) |
| Malbec Mania At Laithwaites |
| Laithwaites boast an extensive range of Argentinean wines and they are going from strength to strength. Much of this success is down to Malbec which is the country’s signature red grape variety. The Malbecs of Argentina are almost black in colour and bursting with dark fruit flavours. The robust tan |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:38:27 -0500) |
| Laithwaites Scoop Top Awards At The Wines Of Chile Competition 2008 |
| One of the most prestigious worldwide competitions to rate Chilean wines, the fifth Wines of Chile awards took place this year in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Nine judges from the UK awarded medals to wines from many new regions, which reflect the scale and diversity of Chile’s wine offerings. L |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 May 2008 02:34:05 -0500) |
| Gold Medal Wines – The Ideal Way To Ensure You Are Drinking Something Special |
| There are many wine writers and wine competitions throughout the world, all of them rate wines by scores out of 10, 20 or 100 or by awarding stars or medals. These medals are given by experts of wine who taste the product using a blind tasting method. The results of the tasting determine which wines |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 27 May 2008 02:32:55 -0500) |
| Chardonnay – The Universal Wine |
| Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay, in fact it is so popular that some people even name their children after it.
Chardonnay is commonly ordered as a type of wine from bars and restaurants but it is in fact the name of the most popular and possibly the most versatile grape in th |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 May 2008 01:11:16 -0500) |
| An Ideal Way To Taste Lots Of Wines |
| There is no better way to get to know a variety of wine than going to a wine tasting. It is a unique opportunity to taste wines, have an expert guide you through the tasting, give them points according to your own tastes, and then, by the end of the evening, have a great idea of the type of wine tha |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 02 May 2008 18:02:16 -0500) |
| How A Wine Club Can Help You |
| If you are new to wine, a wine club will help you find out which wines you really like (and those that you don’t). It is the perfect way of discovering new wines on a regular basis. If you’re not currently a member of a wine club, you should think again. Here’s why you are missing out.
Do you |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 02 May 2008 00:44:16 -0500) |
| Organic Wines – An Alternative Way Of Producing Wine |
| The term “organic” is cropping up more and more when it comes to food and drink production in the 21st Century. It demands a cleaner and a non-chemically grown product. But how does this affect wine production and can there be such a thing as a wine company who can produce truly organic wine and sta |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:01:59 -0500) |
| Pinot Grigio Is More Popular Then Ever |
| The grape can’t help it – Pinot Grigio is more popular then ever
As summer approaches Pinot Grigio looks set to establish itself as Britain’s favourite grape variety once and for all, having overtaken long-standing favourite Chardonnay in recent months.
Though many wine critics still find it h |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:26:33 -0500) |
| Celebrate With The Gift Of Champagne |
| When you are looking for a wine gift, or a gift in general there is nothing else that creates such a sense of occasion than champagne. So why not put the two together and send champagne as a gift. Ideal for celebrations like weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements or just to say ‘I love you’ |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:30:10 -0500) |
| Virgin Wines’ Discovery Wine Club – The Clever Way To Buy Wine |
| Let’s just say, you’d be crazy not to join the Virgin Wines’ Discovery Wine Club. Boutique wines, a personalised service and all the flexibility from a wine club that you could possibility need. Do you know of any other wine club offering these benefits?
Virgin Wines believes in selecting handc |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:28:51 -0500) |
| Red Wine – A Classic Taste For Any Time |
| When it comes to red wine, it can get confusing as to which kind of wine is right for you. There is such a wide variety of grape types that go into wine production that you can find yourself bewildered when faced with a supermarket shelf.
To optimize the experience, red wines need time to age, |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:34:02 -0500) |
| Whisky Guide |
| Whiskycircle.com can be called a complete whisky guide. It can be called a one-stop shop on all that you want to know and share about whisky. It is an online community for whisky-lovers, wherein they can blog, upload images, videos and can even chat with oth |
| Author: Mahesh |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 01:45:36 -0500) |
| Wine Accessories - Champagne Accessories - Wine Tasting Accessories - Hotel & Bar Accessories |
Welcome to Fine Wine Accessories in UK providing excellent and unusual wine accessories, Hotel and bar accessories, Hotel & Bar equipments and Wineaccessory gifts.
All Wine accessories have its specia |
| Author: Rini Brown |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:37:46 -0500) |
| The Best Way to Get The Taste of Scotch Whisky |
| Scotch whisky is the whisky made in Scotland. The drink, which is termed, as whisky in Britain is known as Scotch in the United States. Scotch whisky is divided into four distinct categories: single malt, blended malt, vatted malt and single grain. A Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the product of one s |
| Author: Mahesh |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:18:48 -0500) |
| Claret Or Bordeaux The Choice Is Yours |
| Claret is a term that is used almost exclusively in the United Kingdom. Coined from the Bordeaux Claret or Clairet which was the most common style of wine exported from the region until the eighteenth century, it has stuck around and become part of the English language. The French refuse to use this |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:57:47 -0500) |
| Beat The Budget Everyday Of The Week! |
| The recent budget has marked another increase in the price of wine in the United Kingdom. Although you can’t get away with not paying tax altogether (unless you take a trip to your favourite wine’s country of origin to buy it, which could be difficult if your favourite happens to be from the Souther |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:24:55 -0500) |
| The Best Way to Get The Taste of Scotch Whisky |
| Scotch Whisky is the product of one specific distillery and has not been blended with whisky from any other distilleries. Pure Malt is the name used for single malt whiskies. Pure Malt whiskeys do not contain any grain whisky unlike that in blended whisky .The Speyside region of northeast Scotland h |
| Author: Mahesh |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:13:02 -0500) |
| Preparation of Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Single Malt Scotch is a type of single malt whisky, distilled by a single distillery, using malted barley as the only grain ingredient in Scotland. As with any Scotch whisky, a Single Malt Scotch must be distilled in Scotland and matured in oak casks in Scot |
| Author: Mahesh |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:36:39 -0500) |
| Have You Tasted The Best Sauvignon Blanc In The World Yet? |
| When it comes to choosing a white wine, there is an inordinate amount of choice. Whatever your taste buds like, you will be able to find a wine to suit you as the styles range from crisp, dry, light wines through to fruity, sweet wines.
However, when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, it is definitely |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:29:09 -0500) |
| Choosing The Perfect Wine Gift |
| When you are looking for a wine gift, what better place to look than online. Not only is there a host of different products available, but they are delivered direct to the person you want to give to.
The gifts are always excellently presented in special boxes, and because they are delivered by th |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:25:10 -0500) |
| Buying Wine Gifts |
| When looking for gifts for relatives and friends, it can sometimes be difficult to find something that they will enjoy. After all, it is hard to buy things for a home or an individual if you are not quite sure that a gift will be to their taste.
That’s why it is good to look at wine gifts. Most |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 05:14:30 -0500) |
| Champagne - All About The Fizz? |
| When it comes to celebrations like weddings, christenings, birthdays, engagements, garden parties or even if you have to launch a ship, there is only one thing that will fit the occasion, champagne. In fact whatever the event you can bring a sense of significance to any get-together by serving up a |
| Author: Louise Truswell |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:05:25 -0500) |
| Why Should You Join a Wine Club? |
| Not sure what wines to buy? Always buy the same thing? Looking for a regular supply of wines direct to your door? If the answer is yes to any of the above, then you should consider joining a wine club. Wine clubs have become increasingly popular in recent years and offer a number of benefits when it |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:57:26 -0500) |
| A World Of Wine At Your Fingertips |
| Many wine drinkers dream of finding an exciting discovery from far-off lands at a great price … unfortunately the reality is usually wildly different.
Today a few large wineries produce the majority of bottles you find on the high street and names like Hardys and Blossom Hill dominate the superm |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:44:36 -0600) |
| Why Buy From An Online Wine Retailer? |
| When it comes to buying wine there’s a lot of choice out there, with supermarkets, independent wine shops, wine mail order companies and online wine retailers all vying for a share of the market. A few decades ago it was far simpler, with the local wine merchant the only place to consider. Then came |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:58:28 -0600) |
| A Little Wine Goes A Long Way |
| Changing to a healthier diet needn’t mean you miss out on the good things in life …
A question of balance:
You’ve embarked on a diet – and have even discovered some exciting new recipes – but what about wine? According to doctors, a little bit of what you fancy does you good, so much so that h |
| Author: Mark Hooson |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 08:51:44 -0600) |
| Wine for your Valentine |
| The month of February is the month to show your loved ones how special they truly are. Of course we should show appreciation every day but in reality we don't. It is not because we don't care or we don't want to. The fact of the matter is that we are often so caught up in our everyday lives that we |
| Author: Winnie Su |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:12:18 -0600) |
| Laithwaites Wine - Browsing Italy |
| For Some Of The Best Wine Buys This Spring – Head To Italy!
Italian wine can be baffling! Most people have heard of Chianti. Lots of you probably enjoy a glass of Pinot Grigio or two, maybe the odd Frascati or Soave every now and then. But when you find wines like Verdicchio, Primitivo and Dolcet |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:35:42 -0600) |
| Averys Celebration Of Wine 2007 |
| With such a rich and lengthy association with the wine trade, the city of Bristol has been no stranger to major wine tastings over the years. Averys own biannual tasting, held in our historic cellars has been growing in popularity over the last few years, so much so that we had to triplicate our Chr |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:32:43 -0600) |
| South America Uncovered |
| Chile and Argentina are becoming more and more interesting as producing countries for the UK wine market. We have long known that Chile produces wines that stylistically suit our market and at good value prices and our buying director Emma Roberts introduced many new suppliers after her visit two ye |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:04:37 -0600) |
| How To Get The Best Out Of A Wine Sale |
| With many wine sales to choose from at this time of year, it’s always useful to know how to pick out the best. Simply follow a few handy tips below to ensure that you get top quality wines at bargain prices and steer clear from all the rubbish that inevitably will be lining the supermarket shelves. |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Wed, 05 Dec 2007 11:41:02 -0600) |
| Wine Gifts – The Perfect Present This Christmas |
| Not sure what to buy your friends or relatives this Christmas? Well, why not opt for a wine gift? It’s a definite crowd pleaser, looks classy and can be bought from the comfort of your armchair, so you simply can’t go wrong with it.
Buying wine gifts is easy. Just follow a few handy tips below |
| Author: Joe Smith |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:45:19 -0600) |
| Champagne, A Luxury Product – Blessing Or Curse |
| Champagne has always been seen as a thing of luxury. Most commonly found at celebrations be they weddings or on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix, Champagne's image has always been one of success. But perhaps that is where the brand that is 'Champagne' suffers. If Champagne is primarily associated |
| Author: Texas Holdem |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:11:25 -0600) |
| Liquid Investments |
| Nothing is sacred to the boys in the city. Now even the world of wine has become a bun-fight between investors keen to make dramatic returns over very short periods and claret lovers despairing as their favourite wines spiral out of their reach. At the very top end of French wine-making, the enormou |
| Author: Simon Fisher |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 09:53:36 -0600) |
| How To Buy Good Wines Cheaply |
| No matter what you may have heard elsewhere, buying good wines cheaply is easy. Simply follow these useful tips and you’ll be well on the way to finding great value wines without compromising quality.
Firstly, always “back the little guy”. By this, we mean hunting down small, boutique wineries, |
| Author: Mark Hooson |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:30:25 -0600) |
| A Sparkling Trip To Bollinger |
| Normally, trips to wine suppliers are very hard work (no, honestly) and the preserve of our buying team, trying to find the best cuvées at the best prices. However, occasionally we are given the opportunity to take our other staff on fact-finding visits, which are great fun, if a little hectic.
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| Author: Simon Fisher |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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| (Published: Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:35:59 -0600) |
| Christmas Gift Baskets |
| Christmas Gift Baskets
Who gets a Christmas gift basket and who gets a one item gift?
If Christmas is a hectic time of year at your house Christmas gift baskets are a real time saver – just order from a catalog or on the internet and someone else wraps and delivers. You can send a Christmas |
| Author: Betty Melancon |
| Directory: Food & Beverage - Wine |
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