Champagne Taittinger is back with another innovation here in Reims: the opening of their new Taittinger Polychrome restaurant! Set to open officially tomorrow, I am…
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How Dosage Affects Champagne
How dosage affects Champagne is one of the most misunderstood – and most influential – aspects of this iconic wine. From the perception of sweetness…
Cork vs Crown Cap in Champagne: What It Means for Ageing and Flavour
Time in a bottle. That’s the romance of Champagne… but not all time is created equal. I learned this firsthand at a masterclass with Champagne…
Burgers and Beaujolais : The Ultimate Pairing!
After a blind tasting marathon of reds, I am beyond excited to share the ultimate pairing for a true gourmand moment! WITH A RECIPE Introducing:…
Beneath the Mountain: Visiting Bodegas Protos
Visiting Bodegas Protos begins with a cinematic view. Up top of a hill is the towering silhouette of Peñafiel Castle, perched high above the valley….
Adobe, Heritage, and Heart: Visiting Dehesa de los Canónigos
The wind in Ribera del Duero carries a different kind of weight. It moves with history and heat, brushing past ancient vines and stucco walls,…
Visiting Abadía Retuerta: A Sacred Legacy in Wine and Time
There are places where time slows, where history whispers through stone walls and wine glasses alike. Abadía Retuerta is one of those places. Tucked into…
Sipping my Way Through Spanish Wine Country with Bodegas Valdubón
Ribera del Duero is a land of extremes: scorching summers, bitterly cold winters, and an unforgiving terrain that demands resilience from its vines. But it…
Beyond the Booths at the FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace
Last week, I (temporarily) left France for Spanish wine country! The sixth edition of FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace was held at the Feria de Valladolid….
Pairing Champagne with Cheese?!
When we think of wine and cheese pairings, red wine often takes centre stage. But what if I told you that Champagne might just be…