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If you've ever been to a wine tasting get together you have probably really enjoyed yourself - we certainly do at the Vino Club. They can be very...
There are so many different types of wines available these days, so it can be quite difficult to pick one you will like. How do you recognise a good...
Have you ever read a professional wine taster's tasting notes and question whether all the aromas and flavours described are really there? To the...
Champagne cocktailHave you ever wondered what all those women were ordering in movies made during the 1950s? Well, here is a classic.6oz/parts champagne1 cube of sugarAngostura bittersSoak a sugar cube with Angostura bitters. Place the cube in the bottom of a chilled Champagne flute. Fill the glass with Champagne and garnish with a lemon twist.Red wine coolerAre you looking for a wine cooler that's refreshingly different? Try this fresh take on an old stand by.4oz/parts red wine2oz/parts white grape juice1oz/part lemonade1oz/part soda waterPour the wine, lemonade, white grape juice and soda water into a highball glass almost filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Garnish with a twist of lemon and a slice of orange and serve.Watermelon martiniLooking for something colourfully refreshing?...
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