Published on April 3, 2009 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated 
The Napa Valley is an area in California which is well known for its wine production. This article gives an overview of the area and what you will find here.
Published on February 10, 2009 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Making wine is truly an art. 'Scientific' approach and procedures will get you so far, but to make a perfect batch of wine it will take your personal touch.
Published on October 17, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Australia is a big player in the wine industry and it is its red wine in particular that has made the biggest impact. This article discusses the Shiraz grape and the wine that is produced from it.
Published on July 18, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Champagne looks chic, tastes great and is always a favourite at parties and celebrations. But because of that, there is a certain amount of pressure to “get it right”. So follow these simple tips below and you’ll be impressing your guests in no time.
Published on July 2, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
The only beverage in the world that is consumed more than tea is water. Is it correct to call water a beverage? You can do so many other things with it, like wash clothes, swim, nurture plants, take a shower.
Published on June 28, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated 
There has been an endless, on-going debate on whether or not decaf should be accepted as a healthy part of the coffee drink. As the controversy still continues, researchers and specialists are always coming up with methods to extract the unwanted caffeine from the actual drink.
Published on April 3, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Canadian Whiskey is made from blends of different types of grain like rye, corn and malted barley. Canadian whiskies are known for being the lightest classic whiskies in the world.
Published on March 25, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
When it comes to buying gifts for people there is a lot of choice on the high street, buying a wine gift online offers a different way of giving.
Published on March 20, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
When it comes to celebrations there’s only one drink that makes them special and that is champagne. With its association with royalty and the rich and famous it is the drink to be seen with.
Published on March 12, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Many wine merchants and supermarkets are simply looking to secure the best price possible on easy-drinking, bulk wines from a large manufacturer.
Published on March 3, 2008 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
The art of making perfectly amalgamated whiskey dates back to the ages of the monks in the 15th century. The delicate whiff of the rare whiskey blend has never been explained clearly even today.
Published on December 3, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Champagne has always been seen as a thing of luxury. Most commonly found at celebrations be they weddings or on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix, Champagne's image has always been one of success.
Published on November 19, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated 
Normally, trips to wine suppliers are very hard work (no, honestly) and the preserve of our buying team, trying to find the best cuvées at the best prices. However in February, we took a group to visit the world-renowned Champagne house of Bollinger and it turned out be a wonderful education in to what makes the bubbly stuff so very special.
Published on September 17, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Beer boots or Bierstiefeln in German have over a century of history and culture behind them. It is commonly believed that a general promised his troops to drink beer from his boot if they were successful in battle. When the troops prevailed, the general had a glass maker fashion a boot from glass to fulfill his promise without tasting his own feet and to avoid spoiling the beer in his leather boot.
Published on April 26, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
My wife is a coffee nut (or bean, if you prefer) of the highest order. And I'm not much different. This means we're always experimenting with new methods of brewing different varieties of coffee bean. In the space of the few years we have been together, we have been through more coffee pots than Gza Gza Gabor has been through husbands.
Published on February 15, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Let’s start with a few statistics for the French wine industry as a whole. France constantly fights with Italy for the title of the world’s biggest wine producer. As in many other European countries, the French are drinking less wine, but better wine. France has more than 2 million acres devoted to grape vines, and produces more than 600 million cases of wine each year.
Published on February 5, 2007 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
You don’t have to be a wine expert to host a terrific, fun and educational wine tasting party. This is a great way to socialize with your friends and learn a little about wine at the same time. Hosting a wine tasting party is an excellent way to expand your taste buds, find great inexpensive wines that you enjoy and expand your knowledge of wine.
Published on November 22, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Ousted by the Republican party after a closely fought referendum(51%) in which the Monarchy is declared an anachronism, the Queen and Prince Consort decide to live out their exile in Italy. The former UK is now known as New English Republican Dominions (NERD).
Published on November 6, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Espresso simply means ‘to press out’ in Italian. However it is easier said than done. Let me just start off with what espresso really is. It is basically an Italian roast (dark roast) coffee with a very distinctive taste and aroma and well-liked by most people who can’t keep their eyes opened for work.
Published on October 7, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Latium is located in the central western part of Italy on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. It includes the Apennines mountains, fertile foothills and valleys. There are four groups of ancient volcanoes, each with crater lakes. This area was once the center of the world, and remains an international center of art, politics, religion, and trade.
Published on October 7, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Umbria lies smack dab in the middle of Italy. The countryside is unspoiled and dotted with medieval churches. Its fairly gentle terrain is composed of hills, valleys, and small mountains. Umbria is the only region of Italy with neither a seacoast nor a foreign border. But it has lakes, rivers, and even a waterfall. It is known as the green valley of Italy.
Published on October 7, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Let's start with a few statistics. Italy constantly fights with France for the title of the world's biggest wine producer. Italy ranks number 3 in per capita wine consumption. As in many other European countries, Italians are drinking less wine, but better wine. Italy exports about 10% of its wine production to the United States.
Published on October 7, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Emilia-Romagna stretches from the Ligurian border in northeastern Italy to the Adriatic Sea. As the name indicates, historically it was composed of two regions, Emilia and Romagna. It may be the only region of Italy named for a road, one constructed by the Ancient Romans almost 2200 years ago.
Published on October 7, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
Calabria is the toe of the Italian boot. It is located in the southwest corner of Italy, with 500 miles of coastline on the Ionian, Mediterranean, and Tyrrhenian Seas. Its total population is about 2 million. The countryside is mountainous, and prone to earthquakes. For centuries peasants worked very hard to eke out a living from its poor soil.
Published on October 11, 2006 | In Beverage and Liquor | Rated
If you are looking for fine Italian wine and food, consider the Piedmont region of northern Italy. You may find a bargain, and I hope that you’ll have fun on the fact-filled wine education tour.
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