Helen’s blog

I’ve already ordered several copies for presents of Michael Edward’s superb new book, ‘The Finest Wines of Champagne’, Aurum Press, London – easily available (discounted too) via Amazon. It’s beautifully written, authoritative and yet gentle. The photographs are superb too (by Jon Wyand). It’s a series of succint profiles of the best Houses and Growers by a man who not only really knows them, but who loves them. Although any personal selection will always invite a debate about why some growers have been included and others left out,  I find Michael’s choices extremely persuasive. I love it, and I hope that others will too. If only more wine books could be as good!