With this blog I’ll be taking a dive into the confusing, slightly over convoluted system of German wine classifications and what is changing from the 2026 vintage onwards. The current law dates back to 1971, with the new revision introduced in 2021 finishing its transition in time for the 2026 harvest. The idea is to bring German wine labelling and laws in line with the majority of the world that consumers can understand, marking quality out by geographical indication rather than their…

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…