You can now explore some of the varied vineyards of South Africa with the help of specialist travel company Grenadier Travel (01206 549585).
The tours include sight-seeing but concentrate on winery tours and food and wine events. A typical cost for a 10-day trip, departing on 10 May, is £1,255.
Following the success of its Elderflower Pressé, the Bottle Green Drinks Company (01453 872882) is to introduce a blend of crisp, white wine, fresh elder flower and Cotswold spring water.
Elderflower Spritzer will have an alcohol content of 3% and will be available in 75cl and 25cl bottles.