I had the pleasure of attending an incredible event in Reims celebrating Tyson Stelzer’s launch of the online Champagne.Guide Reims, FranceApril 2023 It was a grand celebration of all things champagne as Tyson Stelzer, a renowned wine enthusiast and champagne expert, unveiled the much-anticipated launch of Champagne.Guide. This exclusive event, set in the historical and elegant Residence Eisenhower in Reims, was an unforgettable experience for champagne aficionados and industry experts. Guests were immersed in a world of the best champagnes as we enjoyed an exquisite selection of ..read more

I had the pleasure of attending an incredible event in Reims focused on biodynamics and champagne. What is Biodynamics? Biodynamic champagne growers value the vineyards in which they work in. Biodynamics was first developed in 1924 by Rudolph Steiner and focuses on treating the vineyards with naturally made treatments in order to combat diseases. It is considered the first organic movement. The philosophy focuses on treating animals, soil and crops as one. Lunar calendars are used for planting, treatments, and even for when the best day to taste the wines are. Biodynamie et Champagnes by Fabr ..read more

Reims is the heart of the Champagne wine region and should be the first stop on your trip to this beautiful French wine country. There is a lot to discover and I break it out below so that you will have the tools needed to have an unforgettable trip. Houses Open to Public Visitors: Maison Mumm Taittinger Champagne Pommery Lanson Veuve Clicquot-Ponsardin Ruinart Places to Eat Les Crayéres - reservation needed Racine - reservation needed Le Millénaire - reservation needed. Le Square - great to stop by after tasting at Taittinger Café du Palais - a café with a great h ..read more

Anderson Valley California is a wine destination in Mendocino County that is a quick two hour drive from San Francisco. This Anderson ValleyWine Country Guide currently focuses on sparkling wineries as well as a great place to stay during a Mendocino County wine country getaway. Anderson Valley is a steep valley in Mendocino County California. Mendocino County is Northwest of Sonoma County and is characterized by rolling fog that burns off in the late morning/early afternoon creating a large diurnal range. This diurnal range allows for the grapes to ripen slowly and fully, which is perfect for ..read more

How do you become a Champagne Expert? There are a lot of ways to become an expert in wine and one of them is through formal training.The Wine Scholar Guild offers a variety of Master Programs focused on different French Wine Regions including Champagne. There are no pre-requisites listed for the Champagne Master Level program but a basic understanding of wine and/or champagne is recommended. In this post, I am going to walk you through my study tips on becoming a Champagne Master that I used that led me to getting Highest Honors. A Champagne Study Manual comes with the class and is mailed to ..read more

Travel and Champagne named one of the top 40 champagne blogs for 2021 by Feedspot. The list is comprised of the best champagne blogs and includes VinePair, Decanter and Wine Enthusiast. I am so honored to be included on this list along with some amazing wine publications. My blog is focused on both travel and champagne, and my goal is to offer my readers a one-stop source for wine-country trips as I love to discover new wine regions. My upcoming wine country trip will be to Anderson Valley in California and I can not wait to share with my readers the best place to stay and the best wineries to ..read more

Los Olivos is the perfect getaway from Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Counties as it is directly off the 101 on the way to Pismo Beach/San Luis Obispo. Los Olivos is a part of the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Los Olivos offers a cute downtown full of tasting rooms for all wine lovers and even bubbly lovers! Los Olivos is not to be missed on your next trip to Santa Barbara wine country. THE WINERIES Brewer Clifton - Brewer Clifton makes 100% Estate Wines from the Santa Rita Hills AVA. Winemaker Gregory Brewer began Brewer Clifton in 1996 and they have focused o ..read more

Rosewood Las Ventanas al Paraiso is a five star luxury hotel in Cabo San Lucas Mexico. Located just 25 minutes south of the Cabo Airport, this remarkable resort delivers in service, accommodations and dining. Rosewood Las Ventanas al Paraiso is a five star luxury hotel in Los Cabos Mexico. The hotel is located on a beach front property with unparalleled views. There is a wide reception area with a gorgeous view to the ocean. The architecture and the colors are stunning against the beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Upon arrival, each guest is asked to sanitize as well as take a temperature c ..read more

Rosewood Mayakoba is a five stay luxury hotel in Riviera Maya. Located just 45 minutes south of the Cancun Airport this destination is not to be missed. It is a magical place that has the best service in the world. Rosewood Mayakoba is an award winning hotel located in the Riviera Maya. It is located in the Mayakoba complex - a private destination that contains a golf course, downtown, and four resorts. Rosewood Mayakoba is the best resort in the complex offering an unparalleled experience. Once you arrive at the Cancun airport you can arrange for a private transfer to th ..read more

Champagne Laurent Perrier is located 30 minutes outside of Reims in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne. The house creates champagnes that are fresh, elegant and full of finesse with a focus on reductive winemaking (the absence of oxygen). The purity of the fruit is captured with every sip. History Champagne Laurent Perrier was founded in 1812 by André Michel Pierlot and the widow Mathilde Perrier took over and added her name to the house. The house was sold to Marie-Louise Lanson de Nonancourt in 1925, and she ran the house while her sons were fighting in WWII. After the war, her ..read more