John Paul KamingaMar 21, 20232 minPersonal Stash: Rosé SavartChampagne has been going crazy for a few years now. Things that used to be reasonably priced and relatively easy to find are now...
John Paul KamingaApr 21, 20221 minRed Champagne: Gerbais Coteaux ChampenoisStill red wine is made in Champagne. You will not find a lot stateside, but they are here. Gerbais is one of our favorite growers in...
John Paul KamingaApr 6, 20222 minOld Vine Champagne: Sebastien Girost Dure PeineYou've definitely heard of two of the major grapes of Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and you've probably heard of Pinot Meunier,...
John Paul KamingaDec 30, 20212 minTiny Bubbles: Marie Courtin's a Big DealIn 2005 Dominique embarked on a rare journey in Champagne, focusing exclusively on the production of single-vineyard, single-variety,...
John Paul KamingaDec 22, 20211 minOriginal Grower: Egly OurietWhen it comes to great grower Champagne, there are basically two originals: Egly-Ouriet and Jacques Selosse. If you're interested in...
John Paul KamingaDec 15, 20212 minRecoltant-Manipulant: Jean VesselleYear in and year out, Champagne Jean Vesselle comes oft and warmly recommended at Craft and Cru. We focus on Champagne producers who grow...
John Paul KamingaNov 17, 20213 minMaking Thanksgiving DifficultJUST KIDDING! But how many emails have you received from merchants who will purportedly make Thanksgiving easy? Are they gonna show up,...
John Paul KamingaNov 12, 20212 minChampagne is Wine: Vincent Couche"Vincent Couche is part of the upwelling of talent (and awakening to terroir) taking place in the extreme South of Champagne, and like a...
John Paul KamingaSep 30, 20211 minEye of the Partridge: Jean Vesselle Oeil de PerdrixExciting news! A favorite Champagne has returned in the half bottle format. I know that I'm going to be taking a few home this weekend....
John Paul KamingaDec 29, 20204 minBubbles and the Big Bitter OneSparkling wine might be something enjoyed every day, if you ask me, but I do understand that it is fun to pop a cork and pour a round of...