18th February 2009
So, you want to know how to start a business? Your own business
You need plenty of drive and determination if you want to succeed. While drive and determination are fairly broad ranging concepts, I'm talking about the ability to get out of bed in a mor...
27th November 2005
First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend!
One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amount, normally about five glasses. If shared equally it ...
01st October 2005
What is corked wine?
Keeping a wine bottle-sealed is probably the most important factor when it comes to maintaining a good wine. A cork is essential, as it keeps oxygen out of the wine bottle. If a bottle of wine is not airtight then it may become oxi...
24th September 2005
The first stage in the wine making process is to crush the grapes. In days gone by the grapes would be loaded into a large vat and the wine maker(s) would gently tread on them to break the grapes' skins to release the juice.
Nowadays this procedure is ...
