Jul
06
Whether it happens in a Church, a Registry Office or a beach in Bali, the wedding day is a personal nirvana. The hopes of the future, of the happy couple and their families are expressed in the magic of the day and it is no wonder that champagne plays such an important part in so many weddings. Having …
Apr
27
Who can resist? Congratulations to Prince William and Kate Middleton. Hope the big day goes smoothly and they have a happy and fulfilling life together. Apparently Pol Roger is the champagne of choice for the wedding reception and what a great choice! We love Pol Roger champagnes – the ever dependable White Foil (brut NV) …
Apr
08
It’s all starting! A visit last week to Champagne, en route back from Burgundy (which is entirely another story), showed those very first new shoots and buds forming. Interestingly, the georgaphy of the region was underlined as the vineyards in Champagne were definitely three to five days behind those in Burgundy. The pictures of this …
Mar
21
Same date every year and here it is – 21st of March. Daffodils are in bloom and suddenly the early rays of spring sunshine bring hope across the board. And so it is in Champagne. Assemblage – the blending of the different still wines to create the particular house style is now complete in most …
Mar
04
This is a slightly deeper and possibly more thought provoking note than usual. The question is what incentive is there for anyone to do a good job, to deliver what they promise and maybe even more importantly to put things right when something goes wrong? Are they terrified of stick or motivated for carrot? Is …
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