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    Champagne

    Champagne appears in 63 articles of hers, from 2022 to 2026.

    In her words

    Unlike Champagne, which is made using the traditional method where the second fermentation happens inside the bottle, most Prosecco is made using the Charmat method (also known as the tank method).
    From The Ultimate Guide to Prosecco: Everything You Need to Know About Italy’s Favourite Sparkling Wine, 13 August 2026
    Champagne is undoubtedly excellent, part of what you're paying for is the prestige of the region itself.
    From The Best French Wine Swaps for Better Quality and Value, 1 July 2026
    Champagne is made with three grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier.
    From The Great British Fizz | Why English Sparkling is No Longer the Underdog | Platinum Magazine, 6 May 2026
    Made from 100% Chardonnay and aged for six years on its lees, this elegant Champagne reveals aromas of white flowers, grapefruit, and green mango.
    From Where Great Wine Meets Greater Women | Platinum Magazine, 18 February 2026
    Most rosé Champagne is made by the assemblage method, blending a little still red Pinot Noir into a white base before the second fermentation.
    From The Sparkle Revolution: How Women Are Shaping the Future of Sparkling Wine | Platinum Magazine, 4 February 2026
    Champagne and oysters are a classic pairing because of their bright acidity, minerality, and umami richness, the crisp bubbles cut through the briny, creamy texture of oysters perfectly.
    From Why Champagne is Better at Altitude?, 19 February 2025

    From her archive

    Woman holding bottles of Pol Roger Champagne and Conegliano Prosecco
    Presenter holding up two bottles of sparkling wine in front of an ornate fireplace
    Elizabeth raising two sparkling wine bottles in a sitting room
    Wine tasting host in a bright pink suit presenting beside bottles of Champagne
    Smiling woman in a blazer and statement necklace at an indoor Champagne event
    Person in a turquoise coat holding sparkling wine and fried chicken outside an orange door
    Hand holding a bottle of De Saint Gall rosé Champagne outdoors
    A person drinks rosé Champagne outdoors beside a bottle of De Saint-Gall

    Articles

    A Luxury Day Trip From London to Bath | The Belmond British Pullman
    Wine & Travel

    A Luxury Day Trip From London to Bath | The Belmond British Pullman

    Could this be the most glamorous day trip from London? For many of us, travel has become about getting somewhere as quickly as possible. Airports, traffic, packed…

    26 August 2026 · 3 min read

    The Ultimate Guide to Prosecco: Everything You Need to Know About Italy’s Favourite Sparkling Wine
    Tips & Guides

    The Ultimate Guide to Prosecco: Everything You Need to Know About Italy’s Favourite Sparkling Wine

    Whether you’re choosing a bottle for a celebration, searching for the perfect gift, planning a wedding toast or simply trying to understand what’s actually inside your…

    13 August 2026 · 6 min read

    The Best French Wine Swaps for Better Quality and Value
    Tips & Guides

    The Best French Wine Swaps for Better Quality and Value

    If you're looking for the best French wines for value, here's a tip that could transform the way you shop. Stop buying the most famous bottle. One of the biggest…

    1 July 2026 · 4 min read

    How to Identify Pinot Meunier in the Vineyard
    English Wine

    How to Identify Pinot Meunier in the Vineyard

    If you’ve ever visited a vineyard and wondered how growers can tell grape varieties apart, you’re not alone. At first glance, many vines look remarkably similar. But…

    9 June 2026 · 3 min read

    Wine News: The 2025s Have Landed
    Wine & Travel

    Wine News: The 2025s Have Landed

    It's the moment of the year I love when the new vintage starts arriving on shelves and the spring has sprung. The 2025s are here, and there is a lot to get excited…

    8 May 2026 · 2 min read

    The Great British Fizz | Why English Sparkling is No Longer the Underdog | Platinum Magazine
    Articles & Press

    The Great British Fizz | Why English Sparkling is No Longer the Underdog | Platinum Magazine

    English sparkling can rival Champagne. Here’s why. For the longest time, the idea that English sparkling wine could rival Champagne was unthinkable. But it has…

    6 May 2026 · 3 min read

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