Tourism
Prosecco – Running for the Hills
Many of the finer wine regions across the world obtain great influence from the land in which their vines are grown. The terroir, which mostly translates to the land and weather influence, will greatly affect the style of wine (grapes) that can be produced and the final quality that the consumer gets to enjoy. We…
My WSET Level 2 Weekend at Villa Sandi
I’ve been writing articles about Champagne and Sparkling wine for over a year now and I’ve learned a lot over that time, from the different methods to make Sparkling Wine, why Fitz can’t be called English Sparkling Wine, ranging up to marketing and how to make my articles more engaging. But I’ve still got a…
Experiencing Sardinia’s Wonders at the Gabbiano Azzurro Hotel & Suites
There is a place that is filled with the scents of myrtle, helichrysum and wild rosemary. Where the turquoise blue of the sea merges with the cerulean blue of the sky. Where the North, Mistral and Sirocco winds carve granite rocks into natural sculptures. Where the sunsets provide orange brushstrokes, taking away the heat of…
A Trip To Champagne Roger Brun
Home to The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly of 2019 Champagne Roger Brun‘s Réserve Familiale 2004 Vintage took home The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Trophy in 2019 and has seen great success, with only a very small collection left. Arriving at Champagne Roger Brun, you can see their certificates in the window showing that…
A Trip To Champagne Château de Boursault
Château de Boursault is home to one of the most famous Châteaux in Champagne. In the small wine-growing village of Boursault, the château proudly dominates the left bank of the Marne Valley, 10km west of Epernay. Château de Boursault is situated higher than most other wineries we’ve visited, with the views from the château overlooking…
A Trip To Champagne Autréau
Laurent Autréau, owner of Champagne Autréau, to me is a man who knows how he wants to make his Champagne and with goals to produce 1 million bottles, it’s clear his method is paying off. Laurent took us on a tour of his winery, showing off his cellars, bottling and labelling station, as well as…
A Trip To Champagne Moutardier
Champagne Moutardier is located in Le Breuil in the heart of the Surmelin Valley; a terroir of the Marne Valley, 25km from Epernay. The Moutardier family has been established here since the eighteenth century and 80% of their vineyard is exclusively dedicated to the Meunier grape variety. A lion roars on their label, but when…
A Trip To Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire
Visiting all these Champagne producers on this trip has been an amazing experience, but Champagne Roger Constant Lemaire was extra special for me because I had picked out a bottle of their Champagne a few years ago to save and enjoy on my 18th birthday. We were all welcomed in with a warm smile and…
A Trip To Champagne Richard-Fliniaux
A Champagne house that offers an experience past the bottle. Champagne Richard-Fliniaux is located in the village of Aÿ. The hillsides of Aÿ in Champagne are historical and have been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2015. James Richard-Fliniaux invited us in to enjoy a Chocolate and Champagne tasting with customised wine mats….