I have to say that whenever absinthe is mentioned my mind goes straight to the little green fairy, played by Kylie Minogue at the start of Moulin Rouge and imagine that many other do the same. That little sequence in many ways summed up the reputation that Absinthe attained in the early part of the 20th century.

Granny probably would cough up her KP Nuts at some of the prices, but believe me these fine sherries are well worth coughing up the cash for.

Fine beverage merchants and importers, Bibendum have taken over the exclusive UK distribution of cult South Eastern Australian brewery, Coopers.

AOC Languedoc in Southern France forms the largest wine-making region in the Mediterranean. In the past it has been suggested that the region is a hotchpotch of terroirs and crus, made up, as it is, of 29 different named wines. We sampled two Languedoc wines recently and here are our thoughts.

Whatever mood you’re in Sauza Tequila has created seven different cocktails that might just be the drink you are looking for. As well as the traditional margarita there are plenty of other ways to enjoy tequila, whether it’s a fruity twist on the original margarita, an authentic Mexican Paloma or the timeless Pepito Collins.

With many of us more conscious of our alcohol intake, at 11.5 percent by volume, the Semillon Blanc from McGuigan, the Australian wine producers, may be the wine you are looking for. McGuigan’s The Semillon Blanc is an excellent wine to drink as an aperitif, it feels great in the mouth and has a great freshness, but it does pair well with bolder fish dishes.

Douglas Blyde heads to the sheer terraces of Germany’s Rheingau wine region to sample the pure tasting rieslings of producer, Johannes Leitz…

With the growth in popularity of Pinot Grigio, Hardys have recently launched a Pinot Grigio into their single grape variety range. The label suggests that it would pair well with more delicate fish and poultry dishes as well as a spicy Thai curry and from our tasting I can see that it would.

British Food Fortnight takes place between the 18th of September and 3rd of October across Britain to celebrate the best of British produce and showcase the diverse range of food available. Why not join the fun and enjoy some British blackcurrants at their best? Here are a couple of cocktail recipes to get you started:

The box boasts that the wine in the case will remain fresh for up to 6 weeks after opening, if you can keep it that long that is. This makes it very suitable for those red drinkers among us who might just want to enjoy a glass every now and then. I have to admit that my box didn’t last anything like 6 weeks, my partner and I had got through it in two days!