Demand for Argentinean wines has grown so much in the past year that Laithwaites now boasts an eclectic portfolio of over 50 different wines and comprising 17 different grape varieties.

The fifth Wines of Chile awards took place this year in the Chilean capital of Santiago. Falernia Estate, from the little-known northern region of Elqui, won three of the competition’s ten trophies.

Almost everyone on the planet has heard of Chardonnay, in fact it is so popular that some people even name their children after it.

Going to a wine tasting is a great way to sample a huge variety of wines.  It is the ideal way to find out what your favourite type of wine is and make new friends and acquaintances.

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.

The term “organic” is cropping up more and more when it comes to food and drink production in the 21^st Century. It demands a cleaner and a non-chemically grown product.

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’ at anytime of the year, champagne creates a fizz at any event and is always appreciated by the party host.

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 chilled bottle of this fizzy treat.

Chile and Argentina are becoming more and more interesting as producing countries for the UK wine market. Argentina is an emerging producing nation and therefore well worth exploring. Personally I hadn’t visited either for 11 years, and so this year’s trip was a real eye-opener.

If you compare your home refrigerator and a wine refrigerator, some differences will become apparent A food refrigereator is kept well below 50 degrees fahrenheit, much too cold for a wine refrigerator