Mostly Champagne and sparkling wines (plus other things that catch my eye), by Heather Dougherty
There is a host of under the radar Champagne producers and Castelnau is one of my favourites. I recently had the chance to taste a few of their cuvées and here's what I thought. Things you need to know: Champagne Castelnau is a co-operative, making Champagne on behalf of its grower members. They are known … Continue reading Champagne Castelnau
Like many fizz drinkers, I thought I knew quite enough about Cava and felt little need to revisit it after some underwhelming encounters back in the nineties (I know, it's a long time to hold a grudge). Well, breaking news, lots has changed in the meantime and Cava has a story to tell, if only … Continue reading When did you last see a Cava?
Here's a quick round-up of my favourite sparkling wines and Champagnes from a recent Waitrose tasting. Cave de Turckheim Crémant d'Alsace Cuvée Brut NV - £13.49 Crémant is the name for traditional method fizz made outside the Champagne region in France. Each producing region's crémant has its own character, thanks to the use of local … Continue reading Top picks from Waitrose
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