Topic: Responsible drinking

23 June 2026

From Vineyard to Gold Medal: Meet our award-winning Douro Red

Set among the picturesque hills of Portugal’s Douro Valley, you’ll find the vineyards behind our 2024 Irresistible Douro Red, which has just been awarded a Gold medal at this year’s Decanter World Wine awards – one of the most respected competitions in the global wine industry. Here, Senior Wine Buying Manager Eleanor Pinfield shares more…

26 April 2023

Say cheers with these easy at-home summer brunch cocktails

Celebrate the weekend from the comfort of your own home, with one of our cocktail recipes. Perfect for a spot of cheeky brunch indulgence. The clouds have parted, it’s the weekend and it’s warm. With just a handful of simple ingredients you can turn brunch into an occasion. Go tropical with this pineapple mimosa cocktail…

07 January 2022

GULP! An alcohol-free January?

The party season is over and your body may be politely suggesting you take it easy over the coming weeks. The good news is, you’re not alone – more and more people are going alcohol-free in January. Whether you go completely dry or just mostly dry, here are some ideas for helping those 31 days…

26 February 2021

How to drink alcohol more responsibly

Many of us enjoy a drink every now and again, whether that’s a beer with your friends at the pub or a glass of wine with dinner. But if you’d like to try drinking less alcohol, try some of these easy tips.  Know how much you’re drinking  Find out your drink’s ABV, which stands for…

18 December 2019

Match your food and drink like a pro this Christmas

From perfect party nibbles and a glass of fizz to mince pies and mulled wine, get into the Christmas spirit and show off your culinary skills with these food and drink pairings from Co-op’s Senior Wine Buyer, Gyles

13 January 2018

Veganuary at your Co-op

Whatever your reason for trying a plant-based diet for Veganuary, Co-op is here to help you.