The Vine

Once in a Lifetime. Literally: André Tixier’s Final Bottles

Some bottles come and go.And then there’s André Tixier. If you’ve ever opened one, you already know—this is the Champagne that quietly overdelivers and gracefully lingers in memory. Over...

A Winter Uncorked: Premier Cru Organic Champagnes from Avid Vines’ Wine Club

When the season turns colder and festive warmth is on our minds, Avid Vines offers a way...

Elegance in Every Bottle: David Aferiat of Avid Vines on ATL Live

When a meal turns into a memory, the smallest details often make the biggest difference....

Converting to Organic: A Challenge in Champagne

CONVERTING TO ORGANIC: A CHALLENGE IN CHAMPAGNE If Champagne is the French wine region where the share of estates using organic growing...

Avid Vines’ Journey To Certified Organic Excellence

The Champagne region is 35,000 hectares of vines that make the world’s most famous sparkling wine. Even though the number of organic growers in the region is still quite small, there seems to have been a wake-up call not only among independent producers, but also with the major houses or groups.

Award-Winning Wines and Sustainable, Organic Methods

NEWEST CHAMPAGNE PRODUCER RECOMMITS AVID VINES’ TO AWARD-WINNING WINES AND SUSTAINABLE, ORGANIC METHODS Tell me if any of this...

A Beginner’s Guide to Wine and Food Pairing-A Symphony of Flavors

How to Conduct a Symphony of Flavors: A Beginner's Guide to Wine and Food Pairing "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one...

Speakeasy Series: Chefs and Premier Cru, Owner Grower Champagnes

The invitation delivers what’s become a rarity since our return from the pandemic: an occasion where dinner IS the evening.

A Season that Begins with Happy Thanksgiving

Every holiday contains a surface celebration and a deeper, textured meaning. We associate Thanksgiving in America with turkey, stuffing,...

Speakeasy Access to Artist Chefs and Champagne Owner Growers

The invitation delivered what’s become a rarity since our return from the pandemic: an occasion where dinner IS the evening.

The Best Glasses for Champagne: Explained

Everybody loves a glass of champagne - but today we’re less concerned about what’s in the glass and more interested in the vessel itself....

New York City Trip

Seek out ‘Once in a Lifetime’ experiences for the growth and impact they make on your goals and outlook on life. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of adding one to my list of experiences while leading 20+ Atlanta entrepreneurs to rediscover NYC.