I suppose I had better just come out and admit it, I’m not a big fan of sauvignon blanc.

January is a month for learning new things and many off-licences are offering wine courses this month and early next month.

The thing I love most about the Christmas meal is that for once I am not the only one fussing and worrying about what wine to serve. 

Now that there appears be a chink of light at the end of the recession tunnel — given the number of new wine shop and wine bar openings — I thought I would talk gadgets this week.