CSWWC’s 2025 New Supreme World Champion
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Piper-Heidsieck 2014 in Magnum was recently named the Supreme World Champion at the CSWWC 2025 Award ceremony, with Rare 2012 and Palmer Blanc de Noirs also picing up Prestige awards.
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The Friday Bubble – New Release Billecart Salmon Rendez-vous No.4 & No.5 Cinq with Essi Avellan MW
August 23, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW. Billecart-Salmon Rendez-vous No.4 Chardonnay NV & Rendez-vous No.5 Cinq Pinot Noir NV.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger PN VZ19 and PN AYC18 with TFB Founder Nick Baker
July 1, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker; The latest release Bollinger PN VZ19 Brut NV & its predecessor PN AYC18.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru NV & Egly-Ouriet Brut Les Premices NV
June 21, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker and Essi Avellan MW, we compare Egly-Ouriet Brut Grand Cru NV & Egly-Ouriet Brut Les Premices NV.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Lanson Le Rose Creation 67 NV in Bottle & Magnum
June 7, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker and Essi Avellan MW, we compare the new release of Lanson Le Rose 67 in Bottle and Magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis 2012 Bottle and Magnum
May 31, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble, Nick Baker and Essi Avellan MW compare the new release of Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis 2012 in 75cl and 1.5L.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of the New Release Piper-Heidsieck 2018 & Essential Magnum V13
May 24, 2024
Today on The Friday Bubble with Nick Baker and Essi Avellan MW, we compare the new release of Piper-Heidsieck 2018 & Essential Magnum V13.
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The Finest Bubble become the UK first importer of Champagne Domaine Alexandre Bonnet
December 4, 2023
The Finest Bubble become the first importer of Champagne Domaine Alexandre Bonnet and host a dinner to launch the champagnes.
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Club Oenologique – Top Rosé Champagne in 2023
October 30, 2023
Club Oenologique share the latest Rosé Champagne trends based on the releases sampled for Club Oenologique’s Champagne Report 2023 with Essi Avellan MW – and recommends standout pink sparklers from the tasting.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Rare 2008 in bottle vs Magnum with Essi Avellan MW
October 20, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Rare 2008 in bottle and Magnum.
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Club Oenonlogique: The Grande Marque Champagne Report 2023
October 20, 2023
The Grande Marque Champagne Report 2023 by Essi Avellan MW for Club Oenologique
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Vilmart & Cie Grande Reserve NV vs Grand Cellier D’Or 2018 with Essi Avellan MW
September 22, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Vilmart & Cie Grande Reserve NV vs Grand Cellier D’Or 2018
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Club Oenonlogique : The Grower Champagne Report 2023
August 9, 2023
Club Oenologique have released the second part of 2022 Champagne Report alongside Essi Avellan MW tasting 320 wines.
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The Finest Bubble – Review of the new release Dom Perignon 2013 compared to its predecessor 2012
February 3, 2023
Today on the Friday Bubble, we compare the new release of Dom Perignon Vintage 2013 and compare to its predecessor Dom Perignon 2012.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2008 vs 2009 with Essi Avellan MW
January 3, 2023
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2008 & 2009.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Taittinger Comtes 2008 vs 2012 with Essi Avellan MW
December 16, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker ; Taittinger Comtes 2008 vs 2012.
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The Friday Bubble – Nick Baker, TFB Founder, reviews Leclerc Briant Millesime Extra Brut 2016 & Abyss Brut Zero 2017
December 2, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, Nick Baker, Founder of TFB tastes and reviews Leclerc Briant Millesime Extra Brut 2016 & Abyss Brut Zero 2017.
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The Friday Bubble review of Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Blanc & Rose 2015
November 25, 2022
This week on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker review Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature Blanc & Rose 2015.
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2022 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Champs: Medal and Trophy Winners
November 16, 2022
The world’s toughest and most prestigious sparkling wine competition, The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2022
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Pierre Peters Cuvée de Reserve Blanc de Blancs with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 28, 2022
This weeks edition of The Friday Bubble welcomes Pierre Peters Cuvée de Reserve Blanc de Blancs with Essi Avellan
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2012 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 25, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan and I discuss the new release of Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2012
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Louis Roederer Collection 243 NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 21, 2022
Essi Avellan and I taste the new release of Louis Roederer Collection 243 and compare it to its predecessor 242.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Krug Grande Cuvee 170th Edition NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 14, 2022
Krug Grande Cuvée 170th Edition is a blend of 195 wines from 12 different years spanning from 1998 to 2014.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Champagne Charlie NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker
October 11, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble with Essi Avellan and Nick Baker; Charles Heidsieck Cuvee Champagne Charlie NV.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Henriot L’inattendue 2016 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 10, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble; Henriot L’inattendue Blanc de Blancs 2016. Henriot show case “The Unexpected” terroirs of a single village.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010 with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 9, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss the new release Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger La Grande Annee 2014 Rose & Brut with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 8, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss Bollinger’s latest release La Grande Année Rose 2014 & comparing to the previously released LGA 2014.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Louis Roederer 242 bottle and Magnum with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 7, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble Essi Avellan and Nick Baker discuss Louis Roederer’s latest Collection 242 release in magnum.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Salon Blanc de Blancs 1996 Late Disgorged Autumn 2021 with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 7, 2022
This weeks edition of The Friday Bubble, Salon Blanc de Blancs 1996 Late Disgorged Autumn 2021 with Essi Avellan
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Club Oenologique 2022 Champagne Report
October 6, 2022
Club Oenologique have released the first part of 2022 Champagne Report. The report spans from Non-Vintages to recent releases.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Bollinger PN TX17 NV with Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder
October 5, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker, Founder of The Finest Bubble introduce Champagne Bollinger’s new release, the 3rd interpretation of the PN series, TX17.
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2012 Magnum & 2015 Bottle with Essi Avellan MW
October 4, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble we are introducing Palmer Grands Terroirs or “Great Terroirs” with Palmer & Co Grands Terroirs 2012 Magnum & 2015
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Domaine La Borderie Cuvee Douce Folie Rose NV with Essi Avellan MW
October 4, 2022
Today on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan MW and Nick Baker TFB Founder introduce Champagne Domaine La Borderie
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The Friday Bubble – Review of Drappier Grand Sendree 2010 with Essi Avellan MW & Nick Baker
October 2, 2022
This Week on The Friday Bubble, Essi Avellan Master of Wine and Nick Baker TFB Founder review Drappier Grand Sendree 2010.
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New Release: Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Iteration 25
April 11, 2022
Laurent-Perrier have finally announced their new release of Grand Siècle Iteration 25. This release is a blend of 2008, 2007, 2006.
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New Release Dom Perignon P2 2003 – 1st July 2021
July 1, 2021
1st July 2021 Sees the launch of Dom Perignon P2 2003 read the background to the vintage, critics reviews and learn about the Plenitudes
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The Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle Story From Iteration No. 1 to 27
June 21, 2021
The Grand Siecle concept is a blend of three great vintages, each bringing certain characteristics from different base years. Only 26 iterations have been produced in 65 years in Laurent Perrier’s quest to find ‘The perfect vintage champagne’.
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New Release: Charles Heidsieck Rose Millesime 2008
June 10, 2021
After the hype around its Vintage Brut 2008, Charles has revealed the latest version of its Rosé Vintage 2008, in a new bottle known as “Crayère”.
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New Release: Billecart-Salmon Elisabeth Salmon Rose 2008
April 28, 2021
This week signals the long awaited Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2008 named as a tribute to Elisabeth Salmon from the hugely popular and highly rated 2008 vintage.
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New Release: Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009
April 16, 2021
A tribute to Dom Thierry Ruinart, the visionary figure on the initiative of Ruinart’s foundation, Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs is a creation inspired by the exceptional vintages of Chardonnay.
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2020 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Champs: Gold & Silver Medals
November 29, 2020
The 2020 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships was the biggest and best competition yet, attracting more than 1,000 entries. We take a look at some of the noteworthy Champagne medalists.
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2019 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Awards Ceremony
December 10, 2019
The CSWWC 2019 Awards Ceremony was once again a huge success, with Champagne battling both Trentodoc and Franciacorta for the World Champion Trophies. Check out all the Best in Class Champagne winners and other notable awards here.
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2019 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Champs: Gold & Silver Medals
July 15, 2019
The 2019 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships was the biggest and best competition yet, with a record-breaking number of entries. The 186 Gold and 212 Silver medal award winners were announced last week – we review the Champagne winners here.
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2018 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Awards Ceremony
October 29, 2018
The CSWWC 2018 Awards Ceremony at Merchant Taylors’ Hall last night was a triumphant celebration of the best sparkling wine the world has to offer. Champagne once again proved its dominance, picking up 5 of the 7 World Champion trophies.
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Tasting Review: Evolution of Champagne Masterclass with Essi Avellan MW
September 20, 2018
How well does vintage champagne age? We set out to answer this question last week, under the expert guidance of Essi Avellan MW, during our Evolution of Champagne Masterclass. With vintage champagnes ranging from 1983-2012, it was a night to remember.
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2018 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Gold & Silver Medals
July 13, 2018
The 2018 Champagne and Sparkling Wine World Championships announced their Gold and Silver medal award winners last week. Here we discuss the noteworthy winners, including exciting future releases and the best performing houses and vintages.
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Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships: Gold & Silver Medals
July 13, 2017
Last week, the Gold and Silver medal results for the 2017 CSWWC were announced. We discuss the noteworthy winners and exciting future releases entered and highlight the best performing Houses and vintages.
