by Amanda | Mar 11, 2016 | Educational, Social
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...
by Amanda | Jan 22, 2016 | Educational, Social
Australia Day was very nearly all about Champagne and Coq au Vin! Really! If French explorer Jean-François de Galaup, comte de Lapérouse had left a little earlier and not been held up by a gale when trying to enter Botany Bay on 24 January 1788, our flag could have...
by Amanda | Dec 30, 2015 | Educational, Social
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...
by Amanda | Dec 19, 2015 | Educational, Social
The festive season has well started, and quite a lot of thought has been put into the champagne selections for various occasions. Here are my 5 top tips to make sure your champagnes are enjoyed in the best possible way. If you are still looking for some inspiration,...
by Amanda | Oct 3, 2015 | Experiences, Social
10 days time. In just 10 days, I will be leaving Australia in an Air France jet, sipping champagne in Business Class heading towards a dream that has been about 20 years in the making. My champagne dream is becoming a reality. And I am slightly terrified! When I first...
by Amanda | Jan 21, 2015 | Educational, Social
Ever since I moved back to Australia, it has been a dream to organise a tour for like minded people to the Champagne region. All I needed was a catalyst, and little did I know that the catalyst would be so fabulous! After visiting Champagne last May with Jane from The...