Interview With A Sommelier – Raymart D. Marte

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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Oyster Cove – A Champagne Cocktail

Champagne and Oysters are one of those prime combinations that perfectly complement each other, like they were both meant to be joined together for a short moment in time. Normally the Oyster is consumed in its original form with Champagne, but this time, we’re venturing into the spirit world, with Isle of Bute’s first ever…

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Champagne and Oyster Cocktail

Champagne and Oysters go hand in hand, a combination that has worked for generations, the food of love and the drink of lovers. Oysters, an aphrodisiac, are extremely rich in zinc, which is essential for testosterone production and Champagne always improves a situation and puts a smile on your face. Champagne Goutorbe Bouillot We were…

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So, Which is the Best Champagne to Pair with Shellfish?

What we must remember here is that not only are there many types of shellfish offering many flavours and ways of being prepared and served, Champagne also gives us great diversity in styles and suitability in pairing with certain foods. Without doubt, Champagne is a popular wine now to be placed on a wine list for food…

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