February 2015 – Missinwine

By - Caroline
Posted on February 13, 2015February 19, 2015
Posted in Caroline's Champagne, Champagne, Wine Regions

Beyond the Bubbles: the Esssence of Champagne

The essence of champagne for me is its strong sense of unity that bridges across the regions diversity. It starts at appellation level; Champagne is the only AOC for the sparkling wine of the region. Unlike other French appellations, there are no regional sub- or micro-appellations – in fact the sub-region does not even feature

By - Caroline
Posted on February 10, 2015February 12, 2015
Posted in biodynamic, organic, social media, wine marketing

Organic wine bashing – why I feel it is wasted energy in more ways than one

This morning I read yet another thread of organic and biodynamic growing bashing on Facebook, this time in the so called enlightened “The science of French wine” group. The discussion started by somebody posting a link to a study which ‘proved‘ that ‘both vitality and biodiversity of indigenous yeast populations are highest in conventional vineyards

Month: February 2015

Beyond the Bubbles: the Esssence of Champagne

Organic wine bashing – why I feel it is wasted energy in more ways than one