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New Krug releases
Read more: New Krug releasesKrug Vintage 2011 Not many producers released a 2011, but Krug found a story to the year that they wanted to tell. It was a difficult and unpredictable harvest year with ripeness issues. The resulting wine remains restrained with an enticing delicacy to it that combines both fresh and candied fruit. Floral fragrance, white peaches,…
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Essi Avellan awarded as Bollicine del Mondo’s ‘Expert 2024’
Read more: Essi Avellan awarded as Bollicine del Mondo’s ‘Expert 2024’The Identita Golose event on March 11th at Milano Congress Center hosted the prestigious ceremonies for Bollicine del Mondo Awards 2024. Bollicine del Mondo is a digital guide dedicated to the world’s sparkling wines. Its third edition reviews sparkling wines from 740 producers world wide. The work by several experts is coordinated by Cinzia Benzi.…
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First taste: Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2007
Read more: First taste: Billecart-Salmon Clos Saint-Hilaire 2007Coming from the picturesque 1-hectare Clos next to the Billecart-Salmon cellars in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Le Clos Saint-Hilaire belongs to Champagne’s most monumental blanc de noirs. The 1964 planted vineyard was previously used for growing the Pinot Noir grapes needed to make Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé pink-coloured, but since 1995 it has acted as Billecart-Salmon’s R&D project…
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Minne’s wine tastings: The Enchanting Blanc de Blancs of the Cult Producer Ulysse Collin
Read more: Minne’s wine tastings: The Enchanting Blanc de Blancs of the Cult Producer Ulysse CollinDive deeper into the world of wines at Minne Come to Minne to taste carefully selected, current wines guided by top professionals. The wine bar at Minne regularly hosts both domestic wine experts and representatives from various wine estates worldwide. Minne’s wine tastings are suitable for anyone interested in wines and also make a fantastic…
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Welcome to Grand Champagne Helsinki 2024!
Read more: Welcome to Grand Champagne Helsinki 2024!Grand Champagne Helsinki is here again! Bubbles fill the Old Student House on this April weekend bringing together champagne lovers, gourmands and top names in the industry. The three-day event features experts sharing their know-how, passion and champagnes. WELCOME! On Thursday, April 25th from 4 to 9 pmOn Friday, April 26th from 3 to 9…
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Club Oenologique Champagne Report 2023 is out!
Read more: Club Oenologique Champagne Report 2023 is out!The 2023 Grande Marque Champagne Report is now live at ClubOenologique.com. Check out Essi’s introduction to this year’s Report and its bubbly highlights. Tasting notes and scores (featuring only those wines scoring 88 points and above) are available to all registered users of The Collection, the online home of Club Oenologique’s premium wine and spirits…
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First taste: Moët & Chandon Collection Impériale Creation No 1.
Read more: First taste: Moët & Chandon Collection Impériale Creation No 1.This week sees the release of Moët & Chandon brand new prestige cuvée Collection Impériale Creation No 1. Aptly, as the launch is coinciding with the Paris Fashion Week, chef de cave Benoît Gouez is talking about it in fashion terms. If the non-vintage Brut Impérial is ‘prêt-à-porter’ and Grand Vintage is ‘sur measure’, then…
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The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2023 announces medal results
Read more: The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2023 announces medal resultsThe Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships (CSWWC), is delighted to announce the 2023 medal winners with more Gold Medals being awarded than ever before. A total of 170 Gold’s (almost 18%) & 218 Silver Medals were awarded and all the Gold & Silver 2023 medal winners can be found in the results tab. Celebrating…
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Essi Avellan shortlisted for 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy
Read more: Essi Avellan shortlisted for 2024 Wine Communicator TrophyAfter considering nearly 20 applications from brilliant communicators from across the world, the IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition) is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy. This year’s trophy was judged by 2023 winner Jane Anson, 2022 winner Sarah Heller MW, IWSC Judging Committee Member Sarah Abbott MW, as well…
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Essi Avellan reviews Mapping Champagne by Charles Curtis MW and Steve de Long
Read more: Essi Avellan reviews Mapping Champagne by Charles Curtis MW and Steve de LongAny Champagne lover knows how frustrating it has been trying to learn about the region’s complex terroirs practically without detailed and up-to-date maps. We have all relied on the original, pioneering maps of Louis Larmat from the 1940s. Finally Charles Curtis MW and Steve De Long came to rescue commencing a comprehensive mapping project of Champagne. In…
