Keep Cool During July And August With A Cotton Dress

There’s something about cotton dresses that epitomises British summertime. Ideal for the changeable British weather, they cool and relax in the rare hot days that we have and look equally good with a cardigan, a jacket or a blouse, keeping you cosy and dry on those colder, rainy July days. They give a bright, colourful, cheerful impression, while offering a patterned look in the most…

A Guide To Summer Dresses

We spend the whole year looking forward to the summer, and when it does come, we find ourselves with nothing suitable to wear. Then we rush to the shops, buy the first thing we see, and then the weather changes! So we are out and about, with plans and invitations, and nothing suitable to wear yet again. Well, in this article, we aim to help…

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 normal wines. Better wines for the planet and for…

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 the status of a big brand champagne but you’ll get all the style…

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 of holding a wine tasting: The first…

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 distributors. In Latin America, the two countries which produce the most wine by far…

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 highest end of the market, they sell for thousands of pounds per bottle.…

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 with a selection of dishes to get you on…

How To Get The Best From Your Ros?

Ros? has enjoyed a major revival in recent years and currently is a very popular wine choice. Light and fruity, Ros? wine looks good and is easy to drink. Follow our simple tips below to make sure you get the most from it. Summer Drinking = Ros? Ros? is the wine for the summer. Very refreshing and full of fruit, it will make your mouth…

Getting Into Golf

You’ve seen it on TV and decided that golf looks more than a game which spoils a good walk! Friends who play the game seem totally absorbed by it and the social life doesn’t look bad either. But how do you go about learning and joining a local club near you. There are a lot of good tips on the English Golf Union website to…