Where's Harvest 2011 Gone?

Last year's  Harvest  was unusual to say the least.

After predictions in Spring about the harvest kicking off as early as mid-August , things didn't quite turn out as forecast because some unseasonally cool and wet weather in July and early August slowed down the ripening of the grapes.

Mind you, 2011 will still go down in history as the second earliest harvest ever. I believe there was one back in the 1800s  that was even earlier.

Be that as it may, it's time to turn our attention to 2012, but if you'd like to look back on the videos and articles from last year's harvest you'll find them all in the Library section.

Just click on the Library menu at the head of this page and you'll find everything there under the title Harvest 2011

Interview With Brad Baker: The Champagne Warrior

Brad Baker aka The Champagne Warrior was over in Champagne this Spring and found time to chat to My Man In Champagne about his love for the smaller and less-well known producers.

Brad's knowledge of champagne is encyclopaedic and if you'd like to delve into the details of his extensive tasting notes then pay a visit to his web site at www.champagnewarrior.com where you can also sign up for his news letter.

Decanting Champagne - Watch The Video

Ever wondered whether you should decant champagne?