Tasting: Champagne Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV

First I have to start by telling you how stoked I was when earlier this year I was able to get my hands on a few bottles of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV. This champagne is not available on the South African market and I had it a few years ago during one of my trips to Champagne. Since then it has become a firm favourite whenever I visit the region. So when I had the opportunity to buy a few bottles, I snapped them up.

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What To Buy A Champagne Lover For Christmas

With the way the past year has been, we may as well start planning and shopping for Christmas now already. I’ve compiled a list of the most beautiful gifts and experiences that anyone obsessed with champagne would absolutely adore. Some are items I have and love, some are on my wish list, and then there are a few that I can only dream about.

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‘Tis the season to give … and these are a few of my favorite things

We all deserve a little cheer after the year that’s been 2020, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorite champagne-themed gifting ideas for a friend, a lover, a hostess gift, or simply because you feel like spoiling yourself.

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Serenity Barge: A Different Way of Exploring the Champagne Region

If like me, you cannot wait to be able to travel again, there is no time like the present to start planning that trip of a lifetime to Champagne;  whether you are a first time visitor or re-planning a trip that had to be cancelled because of the covid travel restrictions this year.

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