ANYONE planning to make a trip to France to buy wine direct from local vineyards can now choose on-line before leaving home via www.winedrive.com.

The site offers a unique new web service which allows wine lovers to take a virtual trip around some of the best producers that France can offer.

The site also offers up-to-date information on roadworks and traffic delays in France, on-line bookings direct with ferry companies and hotels and a premier section open to subscribers costing just £24 a year.