Has the Grower Bubble Burst?

Is this the beginning of the end of the grower producer? Forces are at play that threaten the survival of Champagne’s grower producers. Global economies, erratic harvests, incentives from négociants and even the French taxation system itself are driving growers to sell all their fruit, some to relinquish their status and become négociants, and others […]

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble

Does global warming spell certain doom for the region that has built a wine style around its cold climate? Things have hotted up in Champagne since I unravelled the climatic drama that has played out over the past 30 years in The Champagne Guide 2014–2015. The region has responded in force, and it’s time for a sequel.

Veuve Fourny Dinner with Charles-Henry Fourny – 25 October 2019

Tyson Stelzer and Charles-Henry Fourny invite you to dinner at Otto Ristorante. Showcasing: CanapéSmoked ocean trout rillettes, chives dill, crostiniVeuve Fourny & Fils Blanc de Blancs Brut Vertus Premier Cru NV en magnum 1st CourseMooloolaba yellow fin tuna, pine nutsVeuve Fourny & Fils Grande Réserve Brut Premier Cru NV en magnum 2nd CourseBlack and white […]

The Great Australian Red 2019 Melbourne Tasting – 23 October 2019

Matthew Jukes and Tyson Stelzer invite you to The Great Australian Red 2019 Melbourne Tasting. Showcasing Australia’s flagship cabernet shiraz blends – museum vintages and current release gold medal and trophy winning wines of the past 13 years of The Great Australian Red competition. Canapé Menu by Cumulus 6:30pm Wednesday 23 October 2019 Arc One […]