2025 Wrapped: Champagne, Lifestyle & the Book

Looking back on 2025, I’ve been reflecting on what has been an incredibly rewarding chapter. It was the year my book found its way into the world, and with it, into conversations across food, lifestyle, travel, and Champagne.

What began as a considered body of work quickly grew into something shared through pages, podcasts, kitchens, and tables. I’m incredibly grateful to the editors, writers, hosts, and collaborators who took the time to read, cook, taste, and tell these stories.

Here’s a look back at some of the highlights from 2025.

Print & Online Features

HERALD SUN: ‘Party Poppers’, a feature article by Kara Monssen introducing the book, published Saturday 27 September 2025. See the article below.

GOURMET TRAVELLER: November 2025 issue. An introduction to my book, Celebrating Champagne: A Wine for All Seasons, highlighting its seasonal pairings, timeless rituals, and rich Champagne history. See the feature below.

COUNTRY STYLE MAGAZINE: A feature exploring the warmth, rituals, and lifestyle at the heart of the book. See the feature below.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS (Online): Featured on 22 December as part of their Christmas gift shopping coverage. Find the article here. 

AUSTRALIAN GOOD FOOD GUIDE (Online): Introducing my book as a blend of recipes, maps, and storytelling with approachable expertise, that is equally at home on the kitchen bench or coffee table. Read the article here.

ESCAPE – Insider Knowledge: A feature by Liz Bond, sharing Champagne insights through a travel lens. See the page one of the article below.

LUX NOMAD (Online): A feature in their Suitcase Series sharing my travel tips for touring through Champagne. Read the article here.

THE JULIET REPORT (Online): ‘Champagne, in Focus’ – a conversation with Sally Hillman exploring the book’s place in contemporary food and lifestyle culture. Read the story here.

THE WRITE DROP (Online): A wonderful interview by Jane Rocca, reflecting on food, champagne and the art of pairing them. Read the interview here.

By Me

COSMOPOLITAN (Dec/Jan Issue): An article penned by me, The Art of the Summer Soirée, offering the ultimate guide to hosting at home for the holiday season. See the first page of the article below.

Podcasts & Conversations

RELISH PODCAST with Kate Stevenson: A conversation about Champagne, food, and the journey behind my book. Listen here.

SOUNDS GOOD PODCAST with Donna Demaio: We talked about the inspiration behind the book, the unmatched hospitality of the growers and winemakers of Champagne, and how even a simple home-cooked meal can be transformed by a well-chosen bottle of champagne. Listen here.

Events & Collaborations

BOOK LAUNCH at Gilson, South Yarra: A memorable evening surrounded by friends, industry peers, and champagne celebrating the launch of my book.

THAT’S AMORE CHEESE Collaboration: A delicious collaboration at their Chadstone Cheesery, pairing Champagne with Burrata, made possible with the generous support of my publisher, Hardie Grant Custom.

Looking Ahead

2025 has been a reflection of a belief I’ve long held, and the reason I wrote the book: that Champagne belongs not only to grand occasions, but to the table, the kitchen, and the small moments that make life richer.

I look forward to sharing more stories, recipes, and inspiration, and to continuing to curate a space where the book’s ideas unfold, and everyday life can feel a little more celebratory.

For those discovering this work for the first time, the book is available for Australian readers on my website,  Booktopia  and Amazon, for US readers here and for our UK readers we’ll have an exciting update very soon.

Thank you to everyone who has read, shared, hosted, listened, and supported this journey. I can’t wait to see where 2026 takes us. More stories, more recipes, more conversations, and more glasses raised along the way.

À bientôt 🥂