A brief history of fruit wine The spread of grapes historically was limited to much warmer climes and before the advent of global trade it was not so easy to get hold of an Argentinian Malbec or even a French Bordeaux! The solution our ancestors in chillier countries...
Vegan wine is a much more confusing area than vegan spirits. Bailey’s creme liqueur or Advocaat egg liquor are obviously not vegan friendly. But when it comes to vegan wines and sparkling wines, you need to look behind the label to confirm whether you can add a...
Christmas cocktails to mulled wine and mince pies Christmas is the one time we can all take a break and enjoy the moment without worrying about what else is going on around us! As part of this we like to splurge a little bit on good food and alcohol be that a Bucks...
Wine with food There are not many people who don’t like either wine or good food and most people like both! The problem comes with a variety of complex and conflicting advice in how best to enjoy them together. With such a range of different wines from heavy reds to...
The lowest calorie alcohol? We all want to enjoy ourselves but as is often the case the things we enjoy most are not always the best for us! Sparkling wine has recently attracted attention with some brands pushing it as a low calorie alcoholic drink and hinting at the...
When planning what drinks to serve for your wedding, you’ll be faced with a myriad of options but you also need to consider when you and your guests will be drinking on your special day! From Wedding breakfast to the wedding reception and toasting the speeches, there...
