Growing up in a wine country area of California, I appreciate the vineyards and those caring for the grapes. Everything must be perfect for a good harvest. The soil, rain, temperatures, and age of each vine determine the quality of wine–or in this case, champagne. I felt as if I were back home again in…
As we drive from Paris to the quiet village areas of Reims, it truly feels like change is in the air—Autumn arrived while we were busy seeing the sights of Paris. Rolling hills of gold and auburn grape leaves; perfect “spent” rows awaiting their next phase of champagne development; the dormant months when sap returns to…
