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Liquid Gold - Investing in Wine

gold - Food & Drinks Home The growing demand for and limited supply of fine wines makes them a good bet for a safe investment. Indeed over the past year the price of fine wine has kept up with gold, and beaten both gold and platinum over two. Moreover, with as many wines actively traded as there are companies in the FTSE 100, you can build up a portfolio and watch how it performs. Charles Metcalfe takes up the story

WINE

Wines for Summer

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It’s time to clear some space in your fridge for a chillable red, a nice bottle of fizz or a crisp white. Simon Woods recommends styles that make perfect summer drinking

Krug & Sake No Hana

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Finding one wine to drink throughout a meal is no easy task. So how would Krug Champagne fare against 10 courses at Sake No Hana? Chris Losh finds out

Chile Shows Its Class

Chile vineyard - Food & Drinks Home Flying winemakers and its varied terroir are just two of the factors behind Chile’s growing success in the global wine market. Sarah Jane Evans MW reports

CHAMPAGNE

Beginner's Guide

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For most of us, a celebration is incomplete without a glass of champers. But what is it about Champagne that delivers the je ne sais quoi? Giles Fallowfield reports

Vintage Champagne

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We Brits consume more vintage Champagne than any other country. But, asks Giles Fallowfield, what makes this particular wine so distinctive?

Champagne Trends

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The British are drinking more Champagne than ever and there’s never been a wider choice of styles to try. Here's an overview of what’s hot in the world of luxury fizz