The blind Champagne tasting was organized for our group’s usual critical dissection. The sparklers made the tasting calendar because a regular member of our vinous clan, Dale Cruse, has been wrapped in a self declared “Champagne Campaign” mission, adhering to his disciplined plan of tasting at least one glass of sparkling wine every day for a […]
Generous Collector Proves Blending Theory With 1928 Pol Roger
I am an occasional Champagne drinker that had a bubbly good experience this weekend that I suspect even the region’s most avid fan might find exotic. A good friend and collector of old Champagne had told me about using young NV Champagne to bring life back to very old vintage wine. We actually opened two 375 ml bottles […]