Rediscovering Champagne Taittinger’s DNA
Vins Clairs Tasting with chef de cave, Alexandre Ponnavoy. April 14th, 2023 Champagne Taittinger has been one of my longest-running...
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VINE & LUXE
A BLOG BY A VINE AFFAIR
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Gina Lyons
- Jul 1
- 9 min
From Polo to Palmer- Highlighting A Vine Affair’s Newest Champagne Partner, Champagne Palmer & Co.
This past Polo Season, A Vine Affair hosted an exclusive, high-end Champagne and Caviar Event at the Sarasota Polo Club. We were honored...
Gina Lyons
- May 26
- 7 min
Ruinart’s Blanc Singulier- The Expression of Ruinart’s Chardonnay Savoir Faire in a Changing Climate
It’s been over 20 years since Maison Ruinart has decided to add to its portfolio, and after sitting with Frédéric Panaïotis, Chef de cave...
Gina Lyons
- May 10
- 6 min
A Magnum Lunch to celebrate the release of Nicolas François 2008
After our breakfast toast at Clos Saint-Hilaire, our group headed over to the Billecart Family Home to enjoy our highly anticipated...
Gina Lyons
- May 9
- 4 min
A morning in Billecart-Salmon's Le Clos Saint-Hilaire
April 17th, 2023 “We, at Billecart, are strong defenders of blending. If we do it well, 1+1=3, like a team. Bringing people together...
Gina Lyons
- May 4
- 3 min
An Unforgettable Evening with Grand Siècle
Samedi, 15 Avril 2023 On this particular evening in Champagne, I had to privilege to attend an intimate dinner with the team of Grand...
Gina Lyons
- Feb 24
- 6 min
Philipponnat's Clos des Goisses- A Paradoxed Paradise
visit September 6th, 2022 On a lunar calendar fruit day, Dan Roznov and I finished our harvest picking and thought we would head to...
Gina Lyons
- Dec 19, 2022
- 4 min
The Magic of Les Houtrants Complantés
Last weekend, Richard (my husband) and I drove down to Miami to see our friends for a festive wine dinner! What I love about this...
Gina Lyons
- Jun 23, 2022
- 5 min
My recent encounters with Charlie- Release of the new Champagne Charlie by Charles Heidsieck
April 13th, 2022- Meeting Charlie I was in the Champagne Region for Printemps de Champagne and on this day, I believe I was tasting my...
Gina Lyons
- Feb 4, 2022
- 4 min
50 Shades of Pink for this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or whatever you want to celebrate this month, you deserve nothing less than the little luxury of rosé...
Gina Lyons
- Dec 11, 2021
- 6 min
Champagne Guide for your Holidays
The holidays are upon us and all we have left to do is pop the Champagne and say au revoir to 2021! As far as which Champagne to pop...
Gina Lyons
- Dec 5, 2021
- 5 min
Champagne Taittinger- The Perfect Toast for the Holidays
The most common question I get this time of year is “What is the best Champagne to buy for the Holiday Season?”. This is often referred...
Gina Lyons
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
A Vine Affair- My Suncoast View on ABC7 Sarasota
Learn about A Vine Affair in this brief Champagne and Caviar Tasting on My Suncoast View. Champagnes Billecart-Salmon Blanc de Blancs...
Gina Lyons
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
A Vine Affair on Live Bold and Boss Up Podcast
The Episode is LIVE! Live Bold and Boss Up Podcast just dropped this week’s episode featuring A Vine Affair! Thank you so much ladies...
Gina Lyons
- Dec 12, 2020
- 2 min
Create Your Own Holiday Bar Cart
We had so much fun at Hyde House taking over their Bar Cart yesterday. We were inspired to bring you some top tips to build your own at...
Gina Lyons
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Happy Global Champagne Day from AVA!
It’s Global Champagne Day and our Co-Founder, Gina Lyons, Champagne Specialist and Enthusiast is giving you the best ways to celebrate!...
Gina Lyons
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Learn about Chablis in under 2 Minutes
Who loves ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕕𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕒𝕪? Who loves ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕤? We are breaking down everything you really need to know about Chablis, and it...
Gina Lyons
- Aug 11, 2020
- 2 min
Fresh Oysters with Mignonette Vinaigrette
Champagne should be paired with food. And one of our favourite pairings is Oysters & Champagne. There is something so complimentary with...
Gina Lyons
- Aug 10, 2020
- 3 min
Top Reasons to Buy Wine at your Local Wine Shop!
Last week I was finally able to make it to one of my favorite wine shops/wine bars for the first time in 6 months! It was great to enjoy...
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