Haven’t done one of these in a while: here I am on camera, tasting two non vintage Champagnes. Roederer and Lanson.
Two Champagnes to celebrate the premiership win
I was born in the season when Manchester City last won the league. We’re talking football here (association football, or soccer, for those outside Europe). It was called the 1st Division…
Clos des Goisses, Selosse and Krug
Cracking dinner last night over at my sister and brother-in-law’s pad. We decided we’d open some nice bottles, and so we began with some fizz. Initially, we’d planned on two…
Champagne, City and the last day of the Challenge
Spent the day at Lord’s today, for the final day of the International Wine Challenge. Just a small band of 12 tasters, deciding on the final trophies and value awards….
How to manage a Champagne brand, some thoughts
I’ve been thinking a bit about wine branding recently, and specifically about Champagne brands. The large Champagne houses are skilled brand managers. It has taken a lot of hard work…
Champagne Robert Moncuit Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
This is one of several wines I was recently sent by Lot18, which is a new (to the UK; it has been going for a couple of years in the…
Video: tasting four pink sparkling wines
A short film of me tasting four pink Sparkling wines. The wines: Hush Heath Estate Balfour Brut Rosé 2008 England (£34.99 Waitrose, Bibendumfinewine.com, Slurp.co.uk, Sparklingenglishwine.com) Freixenet Cava Elyssia Rosé…
Nice fizz from Laithwaites: Champagne and England
Two impressive sparkling wines from Laithwaites, both of which offer great value for money. South Ridge English Quality Sparkling Wine 2008 England 12% alcohol. This is made by Ridgeview, one…
Exploring perception at the Champagne assembly
Today was the Champagne Mumm/Perrier Jouet Champagne Assembly, held in the fabulous surroundings of the Marriott Renaissance Hotel at St Pancras. I attended three of the five sessions, and they…