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Red wine may contain chemicals that help control weight gain, new research suggests.
Experiments at the University of Porto show that animals given red wine gained significantly less weight over an eight week period than animals kept under the same conditions, but given no red wine.
The key may be a chemical that occurs naturally in red [...]

Rosé wine has become increasingly more popular in the UK and is now officially part of the UK’s inflation basket.
This “inflation basket” serves as an general indication of  the typical basket of goods of UK consumers. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) uses this basket  to monitor inflation.
The list is reviewed annually to ensure it [...]

South Africa’s wine industry was ranked just one place down from US President Barack Obama when it comes to building public awareness of environmental issues.
WOSA made the Top 5 on the 2009 Green List compelled by the UK magazine, The Drinks Business. This Green List lists the 50 most influential drinks companies, individuals and organisations [...]

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South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to a diverse wine variety. Yet, many consumers are resistant to change and avoid steering away from their tried-and-trusted to experience something new.
The other day at a dinner party one of my guests insisted that he only drinks Sauvignon Blanc and none of the other white [...]

When making plans for where to dine, people often overlook whether the establishment has a corkage policy. Corkage is common in the restaurant industry, but exactly what does the term “corkage policy” mean? Corkage is a privilege that allows the customer to bring his or her own bottle of wine and pay a fee for [...]

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I stumbled across this recipe and it is a true winner – not only does it taste great, it’s also very easy to prepare. After you’ve the smallest amount of work, the dish practically takes care of itself so it’s ideal when you don’t have time to slave away in front of the stove yet [...]

Here’s 10 simple steps to make our offices more eco-friendly
On a global scale, carbon emissions recorded for the IT industry equal those of the aviation industry. That’s not to say your home computer powers up like a jet, but it does sound a warning bell.
Because, even if you only have one, you should know that [...]

Sign up for Earth Hour 2009 and become part of what could be the single most powerful demonstration of global solidarity on any matter in the history of the planet.
On Saturday 28 March 2009, at 20:30, millions of people worldwide will switch off their lights to make a statement of concern about the future of [...]

These days, anyone who goes out to eat — and certainly anyone who orders wine at a restaurant — is looking for value. Here are some tips that will help you find value in wine at restaurants. Obviously, there are many exceptions to every one of these suggestions, but if we were going to give [...]

According to a recent study, a couple of glasses of beer or wine every day are good for your bones. The scientist indicated that moderate drinking can significantly increase their mineral density.
But researchers at Tufts University, Boston, US, warned that binge-drinking damages bones and makes them weaker.
Regular, moderate consumption of beer and wine might keep [...]

To understand and appreciate wine, being able to note the different characteristics of each grape is important, in terms of being able to judge each grape’s uniqueness.Â
All red grape-based wines are not created equal, same goes for whites.  Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon may all look similar in the glass but each has its [...]