"Keep clear of wine I tell you, white or red, especially Spanish wines which they provide and have on sale in Fish Street and Cheapside. That wine mysteriously finds its way to mix itself with others." Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales (14... Read more

Ah, the moment many people dread. Whether it's taking an important client out, choosing wine for your team, or even just selecting a bottle for your Bon Viveur father in law, the wine list in a restaurant can give even seasoned wine drinkers... Read more

As with wine, the world of cocktails has its very own vocabulary, often confusing to the outsider. Below is a lowdown of some of the key terms and their meanings.

COLLINS - Tall cool punch-like drinks. Any basic liquor with the... Read more

The vodkas, gins, and rums of this world are all known quantities to the majority of the drinking public, but what about all the weird and wonderful spirits and liqueurs that pop up in cocktail menus you've never, well, heard of? C... Read more