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Exploring Champagne Bollinger in France
Welcome to the enchanting world of Bollinger Champagne, nestled in the heart of France. Picture it: perfectly manicured vines stretching as
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 11, 20232 min read


Argentina: My Wine Trip - Food, Wine & Top Tips
I recently returned from a wine-focused trip to the incredible country of Argentina and I’d love to tell you about my experiences!
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 21, 20235 min read


Debbie Lauritz - Central Ranges, Australia
Debbie Lauritz is an amazing wine maker from Australia who has worked all over the world in cool wine regions such as Alsace in France, Marlborough in New Zealand and Niagara in Canada, you’ll now find Debbie crafting handmade, outstanding quality wine in the Central Ranges in New South Wales, Australia. Nestled in the hills about 80 miles northwest of Sydney, the Central Ranges are a cool-climate, at high altitude which enables Debbie to make fresh and pure styles of wine.
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Modern wine in Argentina with Bemberg Estate and Goodman's steak
Argentina is famous for Malbec, the great red wine that we love with steak - but today, Argentina is more than just Malbec. The quality of wines coming from Argentina really turned a corner in 2014-2016. These vintages were unusually challenging years for Argentina - the weather was cool, rainy and relatively cold making the winemaker’s job much harder. With many Argentinian winemakers simultaneously moving away from using oak to concrete eggs or large barrels, they have chan
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
May 11, 20221 min read


Guilia Negri – Barolo girl
The modern women in Barolo, Giulia who is embracing smart ideas and not letting traditions hold her back to make the best Barolo. Giulia bet everything on Barolo, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, on the highest ridge of the Land of Barolo in 2013. She doesn’t have the experience from the father or grandfather making wine but that gives her the freedom, with no pressure from the family and when she see’s something smart she does it and doesn’t have to consider the past or traditions
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Apr 27, 20222 min read


Heaven and earth - exploring the wonders of Creation wines in the Western Cape
I recently returned from a trip to South Africa where I was lucky enough to visit some wonderful wineries! Creation Wines is just twenty years old but has quickly become one of the most exciting wineries in the Western Cape. Set amidst verdant gardens in the heart of Walker Bay set up by married couple JC and Carolyn (who separately hail from wine-making families in Switzerland and Stellenbosch) who have done an incredible job turning a bare piece of farmland into biodiverse
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 4, 20222 min read
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