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TASMANIAN SPARKLING WINE DINNER

House of Arras 30th Anniversary
With Ed Carr

Limited Places

We will experience no less than nine sparkling wines paired with an incredible five-course menu at the celebrated restaurant, Station Road, in Adelaide's CBD, which will be exclusively reserved for this event.

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VINE & BUBBLE Podcast

Sara Underdown, Founder & Editor of VINE & BUBBLE, takes you on a journey to discover the real story of champagne. Listen to our latest episode, plus catch up on all the past episodes you may have missed.

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FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Drappier Brut Nature Champagne bottle on rocky soil with green plants

How Drappier Revolutionised Champagne from the Côte des Bar

September 27, 2025|Bhatia Dheeraj.

The Drappier family crafts innovative champagnes in Champagne's Côte des Bar, pioneering organic practices, rare grape varieties, and sulfite-free production while preserving 800 years of winemaking heritage. Award-winning Sommelier, Bhatia...

Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque champagne bottles in ice bucket, floral design, close-up

Flower Power. How Perrier-Jouët Captures the Spirit of Cramant and Florality

September 19, 2025|Sara Underdown.

In an industry that has embraced more power and richness, with the rise of the grower movement as well as warmer years, Perrier-Jouët’s dedication to elegance and floral expression presents...

Domaine Vincey champagne bottles and wine glass on wooden table with stone wall backdrop

Breaking New Ground: Domaine Vincey’s Bold Vision in Champagne

August 31, 2025|Sara Underdown.

In our next meet the winemaker conversation, we talk with Marine Vincey-Zabarino about pioneering winemaking in the Grand Cru village of Oger. In the tradition-bound region of Champagne, where generational...

Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009 champagne bottle on marble table with abstract metal sculpture

First Taste: Krug Clos du Mesnil 2009, 173ème Édition and Rosé 29ème Édition

July 6, 2025|Sara Underdown.

Krug has released its anticipated Clos du Mesnil 2009, from an excellent year in Champagne, and the 21st release from this mythical and legendary walled plot in the Côte des...

Three GH Mumm champagne bottles displayed on a table with decorative flowers

G.H. Mumm Releases Three New Vintage Champagnes

May 18, 2025|Sara Underdown.

G.H Mumm has released three new vintage champagnes from noteworthy vintages; RSRV Lalou 2013, RSRV Blanc de Noirs 2018 and Mumm Millésimé 2016. Sara Underdown has her first taste in...

Three Billecart-Salmon 2012 champagne bottles—Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and Brut—on marble.

Billecart-Salmon Releases 2012 Trilogy of Prestige Cuvées

May 16, 2025|Sara Underdown.

Billecart-Salmon has released a trio of prestige cuvées from the lauded 2012 vintage, and they are delicious. Sara Underdown has her first taste in Champagne. We’ve seen many 2012 vintage...

Lanson Private Collection vintage champagne bottles arranged on a shelf with candlelight

Lanson Launches Private Cellar and Concierge Service

April 26, 2025|Sara Underdown.

Lanson has launched a first opportunity for collectors to have their own private cellar and concierge service, stored within the perfect conditions of the Maison’s historic premises in Reims. At...

Elegant dinner table setting with red napkins, wine glasses, Bollinger menu, and candlelight.

The Art of Tablescaping with Champagne and Florals

March 16, 2025|Nicole Goodyer.

Florist and award-winning champagne afficionado, Nicky Goodyer, gives her advice on how to elevate your next champagne dinner with the art of tablescaping using florals. Hosting a glamorous dinner party...