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Here's where you'll find some general advice about choosing and serving wines - and other drinks - for different occasions

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  How to entertain like an Italian
Apr 7, 2008

And just how easy it is
  Which wine should precede a Leap Year proposal?
Feb 29, 2008

Over the last week or so I’ve conducted an informal poll through this site and a couple of forums I belong to, asking the guys which wine would induce them to accept a Leap Year proposal? And, fascinatingly, it isn’t necessarily a bottle of champagne . . .
  Positively the last word (for this year) on Valentine’s Day
Feb 14, 2008

After all your careful planning for tonight’s romantic dinner don’t overlook tomorrow’s breakfast!
  Which type of Valentine are you?
Feb 2, 2008

From the window displays in the shops at the moment shops you’d think we were all clones when it comes to love and romance.But lovers come in all shapes and sizes - and ages.
  Treat your friends to a magnum this New Year’s Eve
Dec 27, 2007

It’ll most likely taste better but the ‘wow’ factor of having such an impressive bottle on the table will be the real thrill for your guests
  Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé but what to eat with it?
Nov 16, 2007
OK, so Beaujolais Nouveau may be a touch over-hyped but it makes a fun basis for an informal get-together
  Which wine to choose for Thanksgiving
Nov 8, 2007
And a special two week offer for all readers to help plan your holiday drinking
  What to drink at Hallowe’en
Oct 27, 2007
Spookily good ideas for wines, beers, cocktails and soft drinks to get you into the festive spirit
  Celebrate your own Oktoberfest!
Sep 26, 2007
Last year I went for the first time to the great Oktoberfest in Munich, the world’s biggest beer festival. Mysteriously it’s not held in October at all - or rather it doesn’t start in October but in September - this week to be precise.
  Cocktails for beginners
Sep 20, 2007
The result of my latest poll showed there was a considerable interest in cocktails so I’m going to try and include recipes and serving suggestions more often.
 
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