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Grower Champagnes: The Underdogs Bite Back

In the luxury world of Champagne, a small rip has appeared in the king’s frock. There has been a descension in the ranks.  And this thread may unravel to reveal the true beauty that lies underneath the polished exterior. After centuries of domination, the massive Champagne houses are now seeing small renegades rising out of […]

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Year: 2050 “Grandpa, what’s that?” “Well, that’s a wine bottle, honey” “A what?” “Yes, my wine-loving child, a ‘bottle’.  You see, before kegs, people put wine in these silly, heavy bottles.  But then along came Charles Bieler and Bruce Schneider.  They started a company called Gotham Project Riesling in 2010 that changed everything.” “Wow, Grandpa. […]

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