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How is the Harvest in Champagne Determined?
How many times in your life have you popped open a bottle of champagne to celebrate a special...
Champagne’s Harvest Begins
This has been an extremely difficult year for Champagne - spring frosts and mildew from a rainy...
why spain is on my wine bucket list
Spain is a fascinating country, and produces some excellent, and very special, wines. I am...
Why does wine come in different colors?
Red, White, Pink, Orange …have you ever wondered about the different colors of wine, even though...
Field Trip: Cornell Winery
CORNELL WINERY AND TASTING ROOM IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN BRINGING MALIBU WINES TO THE WORLD...
What is pinot noir?
One of my favorite wines to drink is the red variety Pinot Noir. It is light. versatile, and pairs...
Field trip: Le Royal Champagne
Enjoy this escape to a fabulous, must-see location from Mona's recent trip to Champagne. Perched...
In the News: Big Changes in Champagne
Shifting into high gear toward a greener champagne. Can traditions be kept while bringing about...
Pairing Challenge: Wine with Spicy Food
One of the biggest challenges I have had recently is working on the wine list for Jimmy’s, a new...
The Bubbly Files: An Interview with Sabine Desruets of Champagne Joseph Desruets
Back in August of 2020, in the midst of the pandemic I was fortunate enough, as a French citizen...
book review: The women who shaped a nation and those who shaped champagne
An intertwined history of France, the extraordinary women who fought for equal rights and the most...