Whether you call it bubbly, sparkling or fizz, when the unmistakable sound of that cork pops, there will be smiles and celebration all around. However, not all fizz is created equal. The queen of all that sparkles, of course, is French Champagne. As we know, other countries have their own …
It’s taken 8 years to be an overnight success, but with the brains, brawn and bravery of financier Mark Driver and his solicitor wife Sarah, Rathfinny sparkling wines are just that, a resounding success. Having bought a chalky 400+ acres of the Sussex south downs near Alfriston with an …
In 1805 and at a mere 27 years of age Madame Clicquot took over the family winery following the death of her husband becoming one of the first businesswomen of her time. Only 13 years later she disrupted the wine industry by simply adding red wine to some of her …
Photo credit: Tom Moggach Natural Wine is not new; it’s been around since, well, since the beginning of wine. Strictly natural wines are farmed organically, bio-dynamically and created without adding or removing anything in the process. They do not have additives and intervention in the fermentation process is minimal. It’s makers claim that …
Great art and fine wine are two amongst a handful of the soul satisfying things in life and Tate Britain brings them together in seamless fashion at their wine and art events. While the Tate is one of the world’s leading art institutions, it may not be top of mind …
One thing that the wines of France are well known for is adhering to tradition. However, G.H. Mumm’s Chef de Caves, Didier Mariotti is something of a disrupter (and an occasional DJ, so I’m told) in the Champagne world. It’s no surprise that his latest release is a bit unique. …