On the grapevine

Chris and Gill Spakouskas of the Yorkshire Heart vineyard will host a open day today in aid of the Hearing Dogs Charity at their vineyard in Nun Monkton, near York, between 1pm and 4pm. Admission is free and there are guided tours of the vineyard, a display by the "hearing dogs" and refreshments.

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd Apr 2010, 15:28 BST

Updated 23rd Apr 2010, 15:31 BST

Rum do in Leeds

Latitude in Leeds will host a tasting of Caribbean rums including Havana Club, Ron Mathusalem, Ron Barcelo, Don Q and Diplomatico on May 6 at Quebecs Hotel. There will be a few classic cocktails mixed for tasting as well. Tickets cost 25 and can be bought from Latitude on 0113 245 3393.

Elephant parade

As 250 brightly painted elephants invade the streets and parks of London, each one designed by artists and celebrities, you can join in the fun by drinking Pink Elephant wine. The whole campaign is to help ensure the survival of the Asian elephant and some money from each bottle of Pink Elephant sold goes to the appeal.

The wine is light, crisp and goes particularly well with curries. Find it at Booths, on offer from 5.99 to 4.49 until May 8. Also available at Tesco and Morrisons.

YP MAG 24/4/10

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