Jan
26
Some people love it and some not; I am in the love category. A great luscious rose with plenty of fizz, dry but not bone dry – perfect. Love it so much, in fact, that we had it at our wedding reception – with our own personalised label of course – twelve years ago; pioneers …
Nov
11
Fascinating yesterday evening to meet Herve Augustin, President Directeur General of Champagne Ayala, at a private masterclass tasting of his champagnes. Ayala is an old Champagne House (Maison de Champagne) founded in 1860 that for the last couple of decades had somewhat lost its way. Neighbouring Bollinger and Raoul Collet in the Grand Cru (pinot …
Oct
14
Farming is diverse. I am a farmer (Highland Cattle), I have friends who are farmers and our champagne producers are also farmers. Like me, they nurture and grow their raw material (grapes), at the mercy of the elements and making best use of their natural resources. Terroir helps explain the unique characteristic of wines due …
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