Nov
25
We need cold weather; really really cold please. Not for any viticultural purpose but rather to drive away these horrid lurgies that are everywhere! Amazing how a dose of the ‘flu (was it really swine flu?) quickly causes the rose tinted specs to fall off and crack – particularly when a household of children also …
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 …
Sep
01
Pinch punch and all that as the first of September is now with us. A busy month on all fronts as the different European countries start to rub the holiday sand from their eyes. Who knows how things will pan out in this sprint up to Christmas but one thing is for certain – it …
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