A night with Billecart-Salmon’s Mathieu Roland-Billecart – Chez vous! 5 June 2020 (UK)

In the wake of the phenomenal response that we’ve received to our champagne webinars via Australia, it’s my great pleasure to announce my first session timed especially for our friends in the United Kingdom. You’re invited to welcome none other than Mathieu Roland-Billecart to a tasting at your place! Mathieu is the seventh generation of […]

Henschke Hill of Grace 2015

I have awaited the release of Hill of Grace 2015 with great anticipation, ever since arriving at the vineyard half an hour before dawn, amidst gentle mist and the soft light of the full moon on the day of harvest, a week before Easter, just over five years ago. The fruit tasted textbook perfect that […]

Independent Champagne Retailers

Dear friends, As a luxury product and the universal symbol of celebration, the impact of Coronavirus on champagne sales is particularly acute, and some houses are already predicting an annual downturn of 50% of sales. This has huge repercussions on the livelihood and feasibility not only of the houses and growers themselves, but also of […]

The Great Australian Red 2020 on hold to 2021

Dear friends, The uncertainty surrounding the duration of lockdowns, travel bans and events has led us to make the difficult and regretful decision to cancel the judging of The Great Australian Red 2020. Our competition has established a vital role in raising the profile of Australia’s definitive blend, and we deeply regret our first cancellation in […]