On April 4th, 2018 the ambassador of France in Finland, Mr. Serge Tomasi, presented Master of Wine Essi Avellan with the insignia of Knight in the National Order of Agricultural Merit (Chevalier l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole). The Agricultural Merit was established in France in 1883 by the famous Minister of Agriculture Jules Méline. It is […]

Ruinart Dom Ruinart 2007                                                92->95 The first Dom Ruinart crafted by chef de cave Frédéricic Panaïotis. Wide open, buttery nose with ripe Chardonnay profile with apple, lemon, liquorice and mild toastiness. Behind the ripe tones there is also a cool touch of green fruit. Full-bodied, succulent palate with a touch of firming […]

Bubbles fill the Old Student House of Helsinki 19th – 21st of April bringing together champagne lovers, gourmands and top names in the industry. The three-day event features experts sharing their know-how, passion and champagnes. ”We are thrilled to welcome star guests of the greatest calibre joining us in our celebration of champagne. Our mission […]

The Gourmand Awards have announced that Essi Avellan’s Champagne is the national winner for Finland in its category ‘French Wine book’. The book will now compete in its category against winners from other countries for the Best in the World. The results will be announced on May 26, 2018 at the annual Gourmand Awards Ceremony in […]

With the unrivalled sparkling wine experience of our three judges (the “Dream Team” of Tom Stevenson, Essi Avellan MW and Dr Tony Jordan), it is little wonder that no other competition can boast the breadth and quality of entries that the CSWWC continues to receive. The CSWWC is the largest and most relevant sparkling wine […]