Other Sparkling Wine
Not everything that sparkles comes from the Champagne area. The rest (a little less than 2 billion bottles, worldwide on a yearly base) may not […]
Articles by Claire Fischer
Champagne Types and Categories
There are numerous types of Champagne including Prestige cuvée, Blanc de noirs, Blanc de blancs, Rosé Champagne and Biodynamic Champagne. Biodynamic Wine and Champagne production […]
Wine Grape Varieties – Grenache (Garnacha)
The Grenache grape started life in Spain as Garnacha, but has spread all over southern France, reaching its apogee in the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape whose […]
Wine Grape Varieties – Chardonnay
There is plenty to say about Chardonnay, and so I will spread my thoughts over two sections. In the first I will make some general […]
Famous and Funny Champagne Quotes
It’s always a good time for a glass of champagne. It doesn’t matter if you are celebrating, commiserating, or just relaxing and watching the sunset. […]
Which Grapes are used to make Champagne?
Champagne, the epitome of celebration, is synonymous with luxury and elegance. Its vibrant bubbles and refreshing taste have captivated palates for centuries. But what lies […]
The Best Books About Champagne
These are our selection of best selling books about Champagne. Click the links for more information at the Amazon website. Champagne [Boxed Book & Map […]
Wine Grape Varieties – Tempranillo
Here I’m deliberately choosing a grape variety which the great experts of the wine world would put further down the scale, after, for example, Merlot […]
Why Champagne Cocktails Are So Unique?
Cocktails are traditionally made with spirits such as White Rum, Vodka or a Tequila. Did you know, though that you can make amazing cocktails with […]
Wine Grape Varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon’s home is the Medoc in France, the heart of Bordeaux’s red wine vineyards. Here are the famous chateaux that have made claret the […]