Rose and Summer is a bit of a cliché, but much like American fighter pilots' synonymity with wearing aviators and leather jackets, these cliches exist for a reason – they’re natural fits. Summer has had a bumpy start so far, with searing heat matched only by a period of endless rain, but the sun is coming back and you’ll want to make sure you have the right drinks on hand! But why does rose go so well with Summer? It’s meant to be served chilled – perfect for refreshing yourself. It’s extremely…

The finale, part 6, combines two days in one where we had an amazing but extremely ambitious self-guided bike tour throughout various crus, our final official tour at Mercier and then last-minute tasting stops before returning on the Eurostar. There are of course quite a few routes that you can manage by bike around Champagne, but as we were based in Epernay, the route along the Marne was an obvious choice. There are a number of bike rentals in Epernay - We went for Facile-e-bike located at the…

There are a few good reasons to stock up with wines for Easter: it’s an extra long weekend, you’re hosting friends and family, and, of course, you need something worthy of going with your Easter lunch! But, take that one step further with Naked. If you haven’t shopped with them before, you can grab their Easter case for just £79.99 and get a FREE Magnum, all for £80 OFF! That’s only £6.66 a bottle for wines crafted by genuinely passionate winemakers. Why are they genuinely passionate you say?…