When I first thought of starting this blog it was around New Years Eve and I was celebrating with loved ones, the beach and bubbly. The champagne was Ruinart - the Rose. It has a hint of pink colour. Is dry with a touch of berry. And is all too easy to drink. It was love at first sip for me, and I've shared my addiction with many of by girl friends since. (Yes I'm a self-confessed champagne pusher!) But this is not a blog post about how good the champagne is - you can try that for yourself. You see I think the thing about wine, champagne, cocktails (all beverages) that makes them interesting is the experience of drinking them. Finding out the story behind the discovery of the favourite drink. Uncovering the passion. Discovering the origin of the lust. For me the story of my love for Ruinart started in France. In Avignon to be exact. On holiday with my husband we had the opportunity to go wine tasting i...