We packed Matt off to Prowein and Champagne again this year to hunt down some quality reds from Europe and perhaps another Champagne producer or 2 to add to the 3 awesome producers we already import......

On the road in Champers Matt spent a fair whack of time at Bernard Remy. Here’s Matt having a glass with winemaker Rudy and Rudy filling a glass... even winemakers can’t pour straight!...

A collection of postcards from our Wine Buyer Matt on his recent trip to Champagne and Prowein - we're pretty jealous back here in Radelaide......

The Côte des Blancs, or ‘hillside of the whites’ is named for its predominance of white grape vineyards. Perhaps the greatest village in the Côte des Blancs and indeed all of Champagne is Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. It is from this village that we have sourced our Grand Cru Champagne from a tiny producer....

After 4 solid days of tasting and meetings with Champagne Houses at Prowein in Dussledorf, Matt headed off to Epernay, Champagne......

If you are lucky enough to be contemplating a visit to Paris, and you are a foodie who loves their wine, why not plan a side trip to the Champagne region as a Day Trip? Trust me, it’s easy to do....

CSDBSP to those in the know, this dish has all the richness of duck and trimmings without killing your waistline. ...

Is there a better way to get a party started than a shared plate of this gear?...