Author Archives: Caroline

About Caroline

Caroline is a certified Sommelier (by the CMS) and WSET diploma student. In order to specialize in the wines of Champagne she moved to the region and currently works as a wine consultant, wine educator and wine writer. She is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers and writes for several international publications including Palate Press, Snooth, Wine-Searcher, Decanter and Vinogusto; further activities include teaching Champagne related courses at Reims Management School and organizing personalized tasting experiences at http://www.tastingswithatwist.wordpress.com as well as being a regular judge at international wine competitions.

Caroline’s Champagne – vins clairs, terroir & savoir faire

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Caroline

This last month I have been very lucky to have been invited to taste vins clairs (in plural!) in lots of different places. The term “vin clair” literally means clear wine – it dates from the time that the wine … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – the celebration of St Vincent

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Caroline

January 22nd is the name day of St Vincent – patron saint of the winegrowers in France as in some areas of Spain and Italy. In Champagne it is an important day as most of the 319 villages celebrate the … Continue reading →

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My first Champagne anniversary – a time to reflect…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Caroline

As I wandered through the snow dusted vineyards last weekend I was once again stuck for words by the landscape’s beauty. I am still amazed by the diversity of the local scenery and realized I am feeling very much at … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – more terroir, organic winegrowing and natural winemaking

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Caroline

The first thing I read this morning was “The latest stimulant to drag me out of natural wine commentary retirement was the ‘debate’ during the European Wine Blogger’s Conference in Turkey. Turns out this wasn’t a debate as much as … Continue reading →

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On the wine road – part 2: in search of “iconic” Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Caroline

On this very grey autumn day, the blue skies and warm days of the Napa Valley last August seem very far away and I feel a little guilty that it has taken me this long to write the sequel to … Continue reading →

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On the wine road – from Oregon to California

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Caroline

#OnTheWineRoad #California- Hotel California from Wine Defender TV on Vimeo. We did it!! Onne and I got enough sponsorship together to make it out to California and live our great wine adventure!!!! The weather was great, the scenery gorgeous and … Continue reading →

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Wine Bloggers Conference Portland 2012 & Pre-trip to Eugene

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Caroline

http://www.winebloggersconerence.com, http://www.cornerstonecellars.com/, http://layercakewines.com,http://malmcomm.com, http://twistedoak.com, http://heiditunnellcatering.com/, http://www.kingestate.com/, http://pfeiffervineyards.com/, http://www.amtrak.com/coast-starlight-train, http://ewbcscholarship.com/ Continue reading →

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Being a blogger, press trips and different ways to visit and learn…

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Caroline

I have been thinking a lot lately about blogger’s trips and other freebie’s and what they mean to me or what I expect to take away from them. I think all of this has been brought on by the discussion … Continue reading →

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Champagne vine rumours, bubbly tastings and rock and roll

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Caroline

This post is a little out of the ordinary as it is probably the most personal message I have ever written to be published in public. Then again sometimes honesty is the only way to make yourself heard… Last week … Continue reading →

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Caroline’s Champagne – Food & Champagne & where to go to eat out around here

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Caroline

Champagne as a food wine? Hmmm I can see some of you frown and look a little unsure, as indeed Champagne is generally more associated with celebrations than it is regarded a gastronomic beverage. Very few people indeed choose Champagne … Continue reading →

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