A Champagne Christmas in Vertus

A Champagne Christmas in Vertus

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Blog

A Champagne Christmas in Vertus There is something about sipping really good champagne at Christmas. You can open the bottle with a bang and even let the cork carom off the ceiling, but once your fluted glass is full, make sure you take a good look inside. You won’t...
Somms on California: Winning over the Sceptics

Somms on California: Winning over the Sceptics

by | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog

Somms on California: Winning over the Sceptics When, in 1976, Steven Spurrier invited a panel of high-profile professionals to gather in Paris and blind taste a range of Californian wines alongside their French counterparts, he proved to the world that California...
Urban Wineries

Urban Wineries

by | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog

Urban Wineries Urban wineries are a growing trend. The earliest were started up in the United States, particularly in California, about 20 years ago, but are now to be found all over the country, and the concept has spread, to Europe, Hong Kong and Australia. London...
California Wine: It’s All a Dream

California Wine: It’s All a Dream

by | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog

California Wine: It’s All a Dream A 50th Anniversary is a big deal not only for couples and businesses but also for California wineries. Throughout 2022, neither fires nor earthquakes will prevent two dozen wineries from celebrating their 50th harvest. In 2023...