Wine dating grows in the UK
Pardon my ignorance, but I wasn't aware of existing of wine dating services. Basically, a company organizes social event where registered participants meet other people and chat with them, all while tasting wine. The atmosphere seems already in place — even if you don't like the place initially, just pour another glass — and it's up to you to collect all the phone numbers, while you're still sober. Not that we argue you should get drunk, but you know about that point when all the people around you suddenly start looking good…
Anyway, the UK's leading Wine Tasting Dating Company, Grape Vine Social, have witnessed a 40% increase in bookings since the beginning of 2008 particularly among hopeful women. You can find more about them in the release that follows after the jump, and in the meantime all I can say is good luck, and try staying sober for at least a couple of hours. You don't want to woke up near someone really ugly, do you? 
PRESS RELEASE - Finding love in 2008 is one of the top new years resolutions for many UK singletons. Shaking off the post Christmas blues, hundreds of motivated singletons are putting their faith in wine dating events for finding love in time for Valentines Day.
The UK's leading Wine Tasting Dating Company, Grape Vine Social, have witnessed a 40% increase in bookings since the beginning of 2008 particularly among hopeful women, looking to find Mr Right over a fruity Chardonnay or spicy Merlot.
At this time of the year, with new years resolutions of hitting the gym, cutting down on alcohol, reducing post-Christmas overdrafts and credit card bills, and miserable weather, many choose to stay tucked up indoors. However Grape Vine Social's astute unattached wine lovers have far more ambitious plans.
Anna Cooney, Director of Grape Vine Social explains "no sooner had we welcomed in 2008, our wine dating events had completely sold out for women. Even single men, who normally book less than 24 hours before the event have taken the step to book on in search for some romance."
Grape Vine Social, working in conjunction with [yellow tail wines, has added extra Wine Dating events in the run up to Valentines Day. Guests will taste a selection of six wines from [yellow tail, while meeting up to 25 approachable, luscious and lively varieties of the opposite sex. Valentines Day will also see a special Champagne Tasting Dating Party for singletons who want to make their night go with the pop.