Reflecting on Women in Wine

This year on the occasion of International Women’s day on 8 March, I was lucky enough to be hosting an event to celebrate Women in Wine in Australia with The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society and The Truffle Man. The event was held at Brisbane’s iconic...

Why there are no bubbles in the 2015 vintage

There are no bubbles in the 2015 vintage of champagne! That’s right. No. Bubbles. Have I got your attention yet? You can breathe again, it’s all ok and perfectly normal – the still wine just hasn’t gone through the secondary fermentation that...
How to pick a rosé for your Valentine

How to pick a rosé for your Valentine

What is the perfect rosé to chose for Valentine’s Day? In fact why should you choose rosé at all for Valentine’s Day? It’s a personal choice, really, and there is no easy answer. But, in general, girls LOVE pink bubbles. It’s also a bit rarer,...

Just add bubbles – how not to make champagne!

Those who know me will know that I have a wicked sense of humour and love a laugh. Which is why those near and dear are always sharing anything funny that does the rounds of Facebook that involves champagne or bubbles. And I love that they do! But the video that has...

Which champagne to choose for New Year’s Eve

It’s that time of year again, and we barely feel like we’ve washed all the glasses and thrown out all the ripped wrapping paper from last year’s Christmas celebrations, and New Year’s Eve is on us. If you are like me, you probably have not even...