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Craft and Cru
\'kraft\: [to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity]
\'krü\: [a vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality ]
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John Paul Kaminga
Mar 20, 20232 min read
Personal Stash: Rosé Savart
Champagne has been going crazy for a few years now. Things that used to be reasonably priced and relatively easy to find are now...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 20, 20221 min read
Red Champagne: Gerbais Coteaux Champenois
Still red wine is made in Champagne. You will not find a lot stateside, but they are here. Gerbais is one of our favorite growers in...
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John Paul Kaminga
Apr 6, 20222 min read
Old Vine Champagne: Sebastien Girost Dure Peine
You've definitely heard of two of the major grapes of Champagne, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and you've probably heard of Pinot Meunier,...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 30, 20212 min read
Tiny Bubbles: Marie Courtin's a Big Deal
In 2005 Dominique embarked on a rare journey in Champagne, focusing exclusively on the production of single-vineyard, single-variety,...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 22, 20211 min read
Original Grower: Egly Ouriet
When it comes to great grower Champagne, there are basically two originals: Egly-Ouriet and Jacques Selosse. If you're interested in...
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Recoltant-Manipulant: Jean Vesselle
Year in and year out, Champagne Jean Vesselle comes oft and warmly recommended at Craft and Cru. We focus on Champagne producers who grow...
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John Paul Kaminga
Nov 17, 20213 min read
Making Thanksgiving Difficult
JUST KIDDING! But how many emails have you received from merchants who will purportedly make Thanksgiving easy? Are they gonna show up,...
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John Paul Kaminga
Nov 12, 20212 min read
Champagne is Wine: Vincent Couche
"Vincent Couche is part of the upwelling of talent (and awakening to terroir) taking place in the extreme South of Champagne, and like a...
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John Paul Kaminga
Sep 29, 20211 min read
Eye of the Partridge: Jean Vesselle Oeil de Perdrix
Exciting news! A favorite Champagne has returned in the half bottle format. I know that I'm going to be taking a few home this weekend....
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John Paul Kaminga
Dec 29, 20204 min read
Bubbles and the Big Bitter One
Sparkling wine might be something enjoyed every day, if you ask me, but I do understand that it is fun to pop a cork and pour a round of...
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