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Champagne and Climate Change – Looking to the past to survive the future

June 30, 2020

Whether under threat from a sap-sucking mite or the might of an invading army, Champagne not only prevailed but flourished. Climate is their latest challenge....

A (virtual) taste of Champagne

May 29, 2020

Imagine being able to chat with the grower-producer of the champagne you are tasting – from the comfort of your own living room. Sally Hillman’s...

The Women of Champagne – Part One

March 4, 2020

Looking back What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than with a glass of champagne and a look at the resilient women, past...

The Women of Champagne – Part Two

March 4, 2020

Looking forward With a history coloured by the redoubtable widows covered in our last article, the next questions is: how are today’s vigneronnes faring? According...

Autumn champagnes – and their producers – are full of character

February 25, 2020

Melbourne has had some varied weather lately, but I always look forward to the seasonal changes and the way they influence our daily habits. With...

La fête de Noël

December 11, 2019

The champagne gods were shining on us for La fête de Noël, our annual garden party and Christmas market, allowing us to enjoy a perfect...

The many types of champagne

November 28, 2019

Champagne is a truly paradoxical wine, which is perhaps part of its mystique. It is created in a highly regulated environment, with strict rules about...

Champagnois brace for Brexit

September 30, 2019

The impending Brexit is causing anxiety in a wide variety of business people, including the Champagnois who devote their lives to creating the legendary wine.The...

Creating the magic bubbles

June 13, 2019

The champagne production process has much in common with our journey through life. There’s some early blending to create the initial character, followed by maturing,...

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