Nice ice, baby

Nice ice, baby
TOM NORRINGTONDAVIES
Weekend
22 Jul 2006

When temperatures soar, few things feel more refreshing than a sorbet. The mouth-watering combination of sweet, sour and cold is enjoyed across the world. Middle Eastern sherbets are distant cousins and the French word is a direct descendant from the... read more...

Could buying a lot of this be the smartest way to buy a house?

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Could buying a lot of this be the smartest way to buy a house?
Rupert Jones
The Guardian
21 Jul 2006

Brainchild From an investment industry that came up with the endowment policy, many of which are falling far short of original expectation, there is a new wheeze. Lovers of fine wine are being offered the chance to stake their home on the value of... read more...

New life for old beer

New life for old beer

The Journal
19 Jul 2006

IN July 1999, the historic Vaux Breweries in Sunderland closed its doors – ending 160 years of brewing tradition. As more than 400 tearful workers collected their redundancy cheques, it was feared that the traditional beers such as Double Maxim and... read more...

Heineken raises profit forecast

Heineken raises profit forecast

The Irish Times
19 Jul 2006

Heineken yesterday raised its 2006 profit forecasts amid strong demand for its Premium Light beer, the first significant extension of the brand in 133 years. Heineken expects net organic profit growth for the full year to be above 10 per cent, up from... read more...

World Cup wines

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World Cup wines

Globe and Mail Weekend
08 Jul 2006

686352) is phenomenal and attractively priced for a white of its complexity. Medium full-bodied and dry, it oozes rich lychee, citrus and pineapple flavours, as well as notes of rose petal, spice and minerals. From the same region comes another... read more...

WHERETO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WINE

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WHERETO FIND OUT MOREABOUTWINE

The Daily Telegraph
06 Jul 2006

Websites www.decanter.com: The comprehensive and informative website for Decanter wine magazine. www.wineint.com: Ditto for Wine & Spirit magazine, formerly Wine International. www.internetwineguide.com: A browser’s delight, with information on... read more...