A group of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago recently discovered fossilized grape seeds that could provide a link between dinosaurs and the many types of wine available today. The South American study found nine new fossil grape species that are at least 19 million years old. The oldest species was found in a … Read more
By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor for The Daily Mail 15:09 01 Jul 2024, updated 15:14 01 Jul 2024 Without dinosaurs trampling on trees, vines like grapes flourished READ MORE: Asteroid wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago The next time you open a bottle of wine, raise a glass to the dinosaurs. That’s … Read more
By Alesia Fiddler and Piriyanga Thirunimalan 19:08 Jun 29, 2024, updated 19:57 Jun 29, 2024 Stranded holidaymakers have attacked the ‘disgusting’ service after Gatwick Airport suspended all flights yesterday afternoon. Passengers faced massive delays, last-minute diversions to other London airports and missed connections after a British Airways Boeing 777 flight was forced to make an … Read more
FROM barefoot to Brancott, which one? had revealed the supermarket selling branded wine for the cheapest prices – and the most expensive. It tracked prices from February to April 2024 and compared 15 big names from Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose. 2 Although Tesco’s Clubcard can save you money on wine, you may … Read more
WL Weller, Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 57% ABV, 750 ml. Photo, courtesy of Sazerac Four Straight Bourbons took top honors in the first round of the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC), recently completed in London. Five other American whiskeys also earned top honors. The judging was the first round of a two-step … Read more
New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs and bars in Britain contain less booze than they should. A report published on Friday by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) found that 70% of beer and wine tasted across the country were measured too short. … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 2 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Beer and wine drinkers are likely to miss out on a full pair of glasses, according to a ‘snapshot’ study Item information Author, Alexander Phillips Role, BBC news 3 hours ago New research shows that more than two-thirds of pints of beer and glasses of wine poured in pubs … Read more
Research has shown that pints and wines are usually under-consumed as drinkers are urged to demand refills at the bar. Around 70 per cent of orders are less than the prescribed quantity required by the Weights and Measures Order for pints, half-pints and 175ml glasses of wine, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) research shows. … Read more
THIS Saturday is National Wine Day, and it would be rude not to raise a glass in celebration. With a bank holiday just around the corner and some sunshine on the way (fingers crossed), it’s the perfect time to welcome in the Rose Age. Team Fabulous drinks a glass on National Wine DayCredit: fantastic New … Read more