Sweet Bordeaux Wine and Food Pairing Master Class  Ms Emma Baudry of Union des Vins Doux de Bordeaux gave an … Continue reading “Sweet Bordeaux Wine and Food Pairing Master Class “

How to start off an evening …… with a coupe of Barons de Rothschild ‘Reserve Ritz” Brut NV, at the … Continue reading “How to start off an evening in London ….”

The History Eugenio Collavini is one of the original, pioneering wine producers in Friuli-Venezia Giuli. Not only was Collavini the … Continue reading “Eugenio Collavini Winery – Part l”

Here is an interesting read from Smithsonian Magazine ….drinking habits are changing, and vintners are exceeding tasters’ expectations with new … Continue reading “The Science Behind Nonalcoholic Wine – Smithsonian Magazine”

It was wonderful to share a glass of Champagne Tarlant Reserve Brut (a few days ago) with Ms Hermione Ireland, … Continue reading “Academie du Vin + 67 Pall Mall + Tarlant”

On my way to 67 Pall Mall Wine Club for a meeting, I had some time, so I wandered into … Continue reading “Berry Bros. & Rudd – Some History and the Women Behind the Brand”

One year after Champagne growers voted to change the needed distance between vines, the Champagne initiative ‘vignes semi-larges’ has been … Continue reading “Wine News: Champagne Approves Lower Planting Density”

I was so happy to sign the Book of Condolence for Queen Elizabeth ll last night at The Ritz Hotel, … Continue reading “Signing the Book of Condolence for Queen Elizabeth ll in London”

There is a collection of well-known spirits and Champagne brands that will have their royal warrant status reviewed following the … Continue reading “Wine + Spirts “Royal Warrants” become void after Queen’s death”

Campi Flegrei – how fire and sea shape the wines It is not a coincidence that the ancient Romans identified … Continue reading “CAMPANIA STORIES – A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER CAPTIVATING WINES AND UNIQUE TERRITORIES – Filippo Magnani”