Trade and press tastings are the backbone of the wine trade, allowing us viti-nerds to sample as much as we can and explore what's emerging on the scene. These sessions give us the chance to meet the minds behind the bottles and taste a wide variety in one setting. More importantly, they offer a chance for us all to come together and share a glass – my favourite part, of course!

There’s a long history of ladies leading the revolutionary charge in Champagne. They paved the way for today’s chef de caves and champagne house leaders. Some were visionary, some were innovators…

Georgia’s wine scene is an exciting mix of ancient winemaking traditions and modern ideas. Here are my picks of the Georgian wine styles you should try: