Drinks to help you cut your alcohol units
A selection of small beers, ‘ciderkins’, low(ish)-alcohol wines and mixers for those who find January bad enough without complete abstinence
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A selection of small beers, ‘ciderkins’, low(ish)-alcohol wines and mixers for those who find January bad enough without complete abstinence
Avoid the crowds this Christmas and get all your grocery shopping done online
25 of 2021's best sparkling wines under £40, from £10 cava to champagne and English fizz £10 bargains, splash-out champagnes, food-friendly bottles and fine English bubbles make the list for a season of joyful sipping Whether you're splashing out or penny pinching, there is a bottle for everyone Credit: Haarala Hamilton For the sheer joy of the ritual, nothing in the world of wine beats opening a bottle of fizz. The unwinding of the wire cage, the pop of the cork (which should be a controlled, hushed “phssst”, not a bang), the sound of foaming liquid poured into a tall flute, then the ...
The Society offers this indulgent red Here are seven options to try with pals al fresco this summer. Described as a dark and ‘brooding’ wine, The Society’s Exhibition Vacqueryas 2018, £12.50, really is intense in both colour and flavour. It is a classic French wine made by one of the oldest wine-making families in Vacqueryas. Ideal with grilled meats on the barbecue, it is one that will linger long in the mouth and memory. Glorioso Crianza, Rioja 2016, £9.50 The Society also offers up the Glorioso Crianza, Rioja 2016, at just £9.50. Rioja is often thought of as a winter red, but this...
They say you can't judge a book by its cover, but does the same apply to a bottle of wine? While many of us will admit to being swayed by an impressive logo and swirling font, the information on a wine label can actually help you understand the quality and character of the plonk, once you know what all the confusing jargon actually means. You don't have to be a connoisseur; from the vintage year to the region, knowing a few key things to look out for will help ensure the next bottle of wine you pick up from your local supermarket doesn't end up poured down the sink.