The sommelier at Wild Shropshire, founder of wine consultancy, Cépage, and wine specialist for Home Bargains, talks to Douglas Blyde about what his problem is with Pinot Noir.
Champagne has long been a symbol of luxury, celebration and indulgence. The industry has weathered significant challenges: from economic downturns to changing consumer habits and preferences. But Champagne's current availability issues and price rises have started to create gaps in the market, allowing new categories to grow, writes Stuart Bond, Director of UK distributor Beyond Wines, in this guest article.