Jeanne Savelle

Welcome to the bubbly world of MAWBY Vineyards and Winery, where seriously great sparkling wines meet seriously fun times. In a recent chat, co-owner Mike Laing delved into the essence of this 50-year-old gem. He explained the delightful world of MAWBYness—where every sip is an invitation to join the seriously fun side of sparkling wine.…

Between Maine and Nova Scotia, you’ll find an extraordinary ecosystem, the tidal basin of the Bay of Fundy. The daily water flow in this Bay surpasses that of all the world’s freshwater rivers combined. In the Gaspereau Valley bordering the Bay, you’ll find an extraordinary winemaker, Jean-Benoit Deslauriers. He is a man of deliberate thought…

Pure Joy With her effervescent nature, Joy Sterling couldn’t be more suited for making sparkling wine. When I asked her what she wanted people to know about their sparkling wines, she called them irresistible. “Once you’ve tried them,” she said, “you wake up at 3:00 in the morning with an undeniable thirst for Iron Horse…

Talking with Laura Hughes is like having coffee with a good friend. Her warm smile, open gaze, and peaceful manner puts you at ease. You can imagine her in her kitchen baking bread with her husband nearby and their dog at her feet. But her energy and enthusiasm explode when she talks about making sparkling…

The wine profile of the country of Georgia has been rising these last few years. So, when you consider fine sparkling wine, this ancient winemaking country may come to mind. What you probably don’t think about is wine from the state of Georgia in the United States. While the country of Georgia continues to make…

The monarch butterfly is part of the natural life of the Simonsberg-Paarl region of South Africa. So, it’s a good image for Sprankel, the Cap Classique wine from Babylonstoren. Babylonstoren creates only one Cap Classique wine, one that represents the highest expression of this historic land. I had the pleasure of sharing a conversation with…