Champagne News
Blind Champagne / Sparkling Wine Tasting Explained
Tasting and reviewing wine will most times take place without the need of a blind format in that you get to study the label, the colour in the glass, aromas and flavours. All these attributes are what are reviewed thus ultimately allowing for scoring / tasting notes. Next we approach judging of wines and this…
The Story of Bollinger Champagne
The story of Bollinger Champagne began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family. He inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Aÿ area of France. He foresaw the potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat, he was forbidden to become involved in the trade. Happily, he…
3 Champagnes for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for a special wine for Valentine’s Day stop by and take a look at these 3 classic and evergreen Champagnes! I offer you a selection of 3 sparkling wines perfect for celebrating this day of celebration with your partner. You will find a brief introduction, tastings and the best pairings, but you…
Tips on Styles of Champagne for Valentine’s Day
How to choose the correct style of Champagne to elevate your Valentine’s Day – whether you are planning a romantic evening with your partner, a celebration with your family, or a night with your ‘galentines’! Here are some useful tips to help you select the right style for each occasion from the Champagne Bureau UK*….
Understanding Champagne Krug
Krug is seen by many within the Champagne industry as the pinnacle of quality and desirability. Waited on with much anticipation each new release, a global, growing appreciation and admiration gives it a cemented name within the luxurious lifestyle communities. It sits as confidently as Rolls Royce (or should I say the more desirable Bentley)…
Grower Champagne, Y’all! Spreading the Joy in the Deep South
December 1, 2022, Woodland Wine Merchant in Nashville, Tennessee, invited Henri Gabriel, owner of Advintage Distributing, to showcase a few of his grower Champagnes (lineup posted at the end.) We were on our way to the Ryman Theater that night, so we stopped in and we are so happy we did. Henri, a Champagne aficionado…
Ultimate Guide to Cristal Champagne Vintages / Price Values
I’ve heard many Champagne lovers state that Cristal is the finest example including their rosé releases. Even the highly respected Champagne author Michael Edwards states of the Cristal vintage 1988 in his book ‘The Finest Wines of Champagne’ – “… this is one of the finest Champagnes of my lifetime, creating a sense of awe“….
Investing in Champagne – Why and How
Most Champagne is made to be enjoyed sooner rather than later. The standard, household name selection we see when we are everyday shopping and likely to come past at supermarkets is that of NV (non-vintage) Brut which will have a recommended shelf life of three to four years. Sometimes we might want to push the…
How to Sell Champagne Online
Though many of us would love to have an extra supply of Champagne and other favourite fine wines at home, there are plenty of people who are looking for the complete opposite with selling in mind over popping corks! There are countless reasons why you might wish to sell your Champagne / fine wine collection…