Feature Articles

Early nights, physical exercise and plenty of water may be all well and good when it comes to slowing down the ageing process, but there isn’t an awful lot of fun to be had in some of these particular anti-ageing techniques. It’s small wonder, then, that the world has reacted so enthusiastically to the notion [...]

Fashion influences the world of wine as much as it does any other sector of society and it is often the case that wines, wine producers and wine regions bask in glory for a year or so before being cast aside in favour of the more fashionable new kids on the viticulture block. But while [...]

The cheery pink colour and fresh, fruity aromas make rose wine a favourite summer tipple – pairing well with light picnic finger foods and long al-fresco evenings. But as the temperatures drop, sales of rose wine have failed to follow suit – suggesting that the British love affair with rose wine has become more than [...]

While some sceptics claim that the process of decanting wine is carried out merely for appearance’s sake, others swear by the process – particularly for well-aged red wines. While the process of decanting red wine undeniably adds a certain flourish to the drinking proceedings, there is some scientific basis to the act too. But if [...]

More than any other time of year, Christmas is the season for lovers of red wine to indulge their passion for the crimson nectar. From hot mugs of spicy mulled wine and warm mince pies to a good bottle alongside the traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, Christmas is awash with opportunties to enjoy [...]