Interview With A Sommelier – Shaan Haider

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from Dubai, who has helped many people to discover the…

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All Eyes On Ludovic Du Plessis – A Champagne With A Conscience

As He Puts More Skin In The Sustainability Game With Telmont – A Champagne With A Conscience. Certified’ably … Made In Nature! Parisian-born Ludovic du Plessis has spent more than two decades building an impressive career in the world of luxury wines and spirits, with notable tenures on his resume featuring Dom Pérignon, Moët &…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Gianni Tartari

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With A Winemaker – Jennifer Muir

Wine isn’t just made, it’s crafted by the unwavering expertise of a Winemaker, sometimes old traditions are passed down by generations and on other occasions, new people venture into the industry, introducing us to new creations, this series of Winemaker Interviews will help you uncover the vast world and skills of how the artists passionate…

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Does Champagne Sparkle?

Where do Champagne bubbles come from

It looks almost a too simple question, an open door: Does Champagne sparkle? But if we look at it more deeply we might come to surprising insights. Going back to the word ‘sparkle’ we can retrace it to the Old English 16th century word ‘spearca’ which meant ‘throw off glowing or fiery particles’. This concept…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Frederick Faers

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Interview With A Sommelier – Giuseppe Grasso

The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this article, I speak with a man who has helped many people to discover the vast world…

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Champagne Vintage Years: 1960’s

1960s Champagne

It was known as the swinging sixties for many when England was the centre of global attention with The Beatles, Rolling Stones and The Who. Be it Mods and Rockers, Mini Skirts and go-go boots, Twiggy or Jean Shrimpton and of course there was also a World Cup Willie Victory in 66. Celebrations were very…

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The World’s Best Sommelier of 2023 – Raimonds Tomsons

On 12 February 2023, Latvia’s Raimonds Tomsons was named winner of the ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale) Best Sommelier of the World contest held at La Defense Arena, near Paris. It took him many years of very hard work to finally achieve his goal. A person from a country with just around 30 years…

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