April 4, 2023
Since eggs are an important symbol of rebirth and new beginnings during Easter, we’ve made sure to include recipes that feature and celebrate the...
Grower champagne
What is grower champagne and why is it different?
Grower champagne, also known as Récoltant Manipulant champagne, is perhaps France’s best-kept secret. The magic of champagne starts with grower champagne; grower-producers use the grapes they grow each year to produce their vintage so that each cuvée is a more authentic representation of its terroir and of how that season’s harvest unfolded. Start your journey of discovery here.
January 28, 2023
Easy to whip up—and just as easy to knock back and chow down!—champagne and chips is an effortless food and wine pairing for every self-taught...
January 15, 2023
The Christmas and New Year celebrations have now passed, which means it’s time to take stock for the year ahead—figuratively and literally! If, like us,...
September 16, 2022
The arrival of Champagne Elise Bougy to Sally Hillman HQ is a ceremonious one. Not only is Elise a creative female winemaker, but she is...
August 7, 2022
In 2010, Quentin Vincey, 8th generation vigneron, took up the family mantle and, with the help of his partner Marine Zabarino, quickly set out to...
April 22, 2022
Earth Day is observed around the world on April 22 each year—but, in Champagne, every day is Earth Day. As part of an industry that...
April 14, 2022
You may recall a few months ago when we debunked the myths surrounding a widely purported ‘champagne shortage’ in Australia. We encouraged champagne lovers not...
December 31, 2021
Without tradition, there is no innovation. Without the past, there is no future. This grounding sentiment was echoed, etched into the palate and stored deep...
November 19, 2021
‘Wine is a reflection of terroir—and the person doing it’—Nicolas Maillart If wine is a work of art and the winemaker the artist, it is...
