Features for 'Occasions'

Weddings: Choosing the champagne

Pick the perfect bubbly for your very special day.

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Now that wedding season is in full swing, you may find yourself tying up a couple of loose ends, such as deciding on the champagne or sparkling wine you’ll serve at the reception. Toasting the happy couple is an important part of the day and should be commemorated with an equally special wine — perhaps the champagne you shared on the night he proposed or the bubbly your parents drank at their own wedding? Whatever your decision, there are a few things you need to consider.

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Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide (2007)

A selection of interesting gift ideas for the discerning dad

Dad's New Mower

Father’s Day imparts an unprecedented challenge to consumerism — outdone only by the impossible task of purchasing his birthday present or Christmas gift. Luckily most dads appreciate booze, booze propaganda and boozy-related activities. We’ve scoured the aisles of our favourite booze emporium to bring you a few gift-ideas, from special bottles of cognac and scotch to converting the basement fridge into his very own draft dispenser. We’ve even included a biker-inspired wine tour, all perfect for the discerning dad on your list.

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Cocktails Even A Mother Would Love

An array of delicious beverages, all perfect for toasting Mom

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Do you leave your favourite magazines open to the page of that new handbag you covet, or those throw pillows you want? Do you drop diamond-stud hints a month before your birthday? Is your Christmas wish list front-and-centre on the fridge? Then why should Mother’s Day be any different? Chances are you’ve already had a hand in designing the menu for your Sunday brunch, so why not impose your will a teensy-weensy bit further and choose the cocktails too? Seriously, what would they do without you?

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