The harvest in Champagne is unlike anywhere else. It is a brief, high-stakes sprint when vineyard crews and pressing centers work around the clock. There…
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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,…
Rethinking Burgundy’s Codes with ÉPISTÉMÊ: Armand Heitz & BSB
Just in time for the rentrée (back to school/work) and vendanges (grape harvest) here in France, let me introduce you to a project that is…
Visiting Monticello Vineyards: My First Taste of Napa Valley
Earlier this year, I travelled across the globe to the legendary Napa Valley in California as a Fellow of the 2024 Wine Writers’ Symposium. My…
Top Coteaux Champenois from Le Printemps des Champagnes 2024
Le Printemps des Champagnes is the event of the year in Champagne. This industry-only event brings together importers, restaurant owners, sommeliers, wine merchants, and journalists…
The Best Bubbly from Le Printemps des Champagnes 2024
Le Printemps des Champagnes is the event of the year in Champagne. Since 2009, different groups of champagne producers organise tasting events for professionals in…
Review: La Table des Climats Restaurant in Dijon
For over a millennium, French cuisine has been inextricably linked to its culture. UNESCO even added the “Gastronomic meal of the French” to their Intangible…
Another Amazing Year at Wine Paris/Vinexpo Paris!
Wine Paris / Vinexpo Paris is THE event for wine and spirits professionals across the globe. Hosted annually in mid-February — a key time of…
Unveiling the Elegance of Vincent Bachelet in Chassagne-Montrachet
Nestled in the heart of Burgundy, Chassagne-Montrachet is a haven for wine lovers. A visit to this village, famous for its complex Chardonnays, is a…