I am pleased and humbled to announce that I have been selected as a 2024 Fellow of the prestigious Wine Writers’ Symposium. One of the…
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Celebrating Life in the Atacama Desert: Los Flamencos National Reserve
And so our Chilean adventures continued. Our third day in the desert was in contrast to the previous day. While Day 2 was all about…
Discovering the Atacama Desert: Valle de la Luna, Pukará de Quitor, Laguna Tebinquinche
Our first full day in Chile was on my birthday… And what a memorable birthday it was! We visited a few of the mysteries of…
Travel Diary: First Impressions of Chile
Getting to Chile was no easy task. A hurricane hit France the day of our departure, cancelling our original flight. Luckily, the airline moved us…
Champagne Canard-Duchêne Private Visit and Tasting
Canard-Duchêne is an iconic champagne house located in the Montagne de Reims. Their legacy dates back to 1868 and has continued to gain recognition in…
Champagne Pierre Moncuit: the Bubbly of the Eiffel Tower and Michelin Starred Restaurants
Champagne, with its effervescent bubbles and luxurious taste, has long been associated with celebrations and special occasions. It’s the go-to choice for toasts around the…
A Bubbly Private Champagne Henriot Visit + Vintage Tasting
Nestled in the heart of the Champagne region in France, Champagne Henriot is a prestigious champagne house with a history dating back over two centuries….
I Survived the Champagne Vendanges!
The Champagne grape harvest, or vendanges as it’s known here in France, is a magical time of year. It is a period of excitement and…
A “Dairy” Delicious French Cheese Farm Visit: GAEC des Tourelles
Charles de Gaulle once famously said, “How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese?” Of course, he was talking about France. In…
Visiting Guillon Distillery: French “Whisky” from Champagne
It might surprise you that there is a “whisky” distillery in the heart of Champagne. Nestled in the Montagne de Reims, La distillerie Guillon has…