Older married couples with the same drinking habits – whether they partake, or abstain – tend to be happier than couples where only one partner drinks, researchers say. Based on data for a nationally representative sample of U.S. couples over age 50, the study found that women, in particular, were more dissatisfied over time when…
Police track down £100k of stolen WINE within 15 minutes A trucker was dragged from his cab and battered by thugs who stole his lorry and cargo of £100,000-worth of wine . Three raiders made off with the HGV and trailer from Kenrick Way, just off Union Street, West Bromwich , at 4.25am on Friday. The…
Independent wine shop Borough Wines is to launch an app for consumers that will provide a specialist wine service within its ‘concessions’ stores in other retailers.
England storm home with 16 gold medals in the Champagne & Sparkling Wine. English wines have achieved another impressive competition success, with the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC) announcing that England have won 16 gold and 20 silver medals out of a total of 149 Gold & 143 Silver medals awarded to…
Professor Denis Dubourdieu, one of the most respected winemakers and wine researchers of his generation, has died in Bordeaux. Denis Dubourdieu, winemaker, château owner and professor of oenology, has died following a battle with illness, the council for the Bordeaux 1855 classification said today (26 July). ‘The grands crus classés of 1855 offer their heartfelt…
Masterclasses to explore potential in Premium Cava. The masterclasses will focus on top end Cavas, including those from the new classification of Cava – Cava del Paraje – which is a premium category for single estate Cavas produced to strict criteria. Organised by the drinks business and the Cava Regulatory Board, the events are…
Torres Brandy, among the top ten brandies and cognacs. For the second year running, Torres Brandy has been listed among the top ten preferred brandy and cognac brands by the world’s best bars and cocktail establishments, according to Drinks International. The brandy distilled by Bodegas Torres in the Penedès, stands out among the great cognacs…
New study shows a glass or two of wine with dinner is good for your health Having a glass of wine with your dinner could lead to better mental and physical health and higher self-esteem. Contrary to UK Government advice suggesting keeping several days ‘alcohol free’, a new study from researchers in Finland, published…
A bunch of grapes in Japan has sold for 9500 Euros. A bunch of grapes in Japan has sold for 9500 Euros,breaking last year´s when a similar bunch sold for almost 8000 euros. It is a bunch of grapes of the Ruby Roman variety, produced in Ishikawa Prefecture. This time we can say that the grape…
Bordeaux is world-renowned for being the largest wine growing area in France. With total vineyard coverage of around 120,000 hectares. Wine has been linked to Bordeaux for hundreds of years, with a surge of popularity in the UK occurring when Henry Plantagenet, better known as Henry II, married Eleanor of Aquitaine in the middle of…
