I’ve been fortunate enough to visit France more times than I can count, but my most recent trip to Paris really got me thinking. Most of us fall into one of two camps: we either travel to France just to […]
France’s legendary gastronomy, wines and cultural tradition are no small reasons for the fact that France is the world’s most visited nation. In her new 8-part series, Searching for France, which airs on CNN from Sunday April 12, follow award-winning […]
There’s a special allure to wineries in winter. The frost in the air gives the post-harvest season a quieter, more intimate feel, and time seems to slow. Whilst the outdoors may be less busy, the tasting rooms are still open […]
The wind has an icy chill, and the shelves are overloaded with gingerbread and bake at home camembert which can only mean one thing… we are nearing the festive season! The festive season for me means eating an extortionate amount of food and imbibing in a few rather nice tipples - and […]
What is Crémant: Crémant is a sparkling wine made in the traditional “méthode Champenoise” (the method used to make Champagne) in other parts of France. Champagne, being a legally protected word, is not allowed to be used for any sparkling […]
It’s January and we want to launch a campaign to get wine lovers everywhere to make a New Year’s resolution to try new wines! Are you bored of tasting the same grapes all the time? Then 2017 is the time for […]
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s tempting to huddle up on the sofa with a warming glass of mulled wine and a good film, and simply watch the world pass by outside your frosted windows. But stop! Don’t […]
