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Tom Hewson

Tom Hewson writes about Champagne and sparkling wine. He authored the Tim Atkin Champagne Special Report in 2022, featuring over 600 wines and insights from five weeks spent in the region. As well as writing freelance, reviewing and presenting sparkling wines, Tom runs his own newsletter Six Atmospheres, reaching Champagne and sparkling wine enthusiasts all over the world every week.

Champagne Telmont to premiere new lighter-weight bottle at Cannes Film Festival

It is the first time its Champagnes will be opened and served from its new 800g bottles...

Best Champagne houses to visit

Plan a memorable getaway to the heart of Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 17 April 25
Côte des Bar: A pocket of Champagne brimming with character

Champagne's sparkling southern satellite...

By Tom Hewson Published 7 April 25
Non-vintage rosé Champagne: Panel tasting results

Exploring the diversity and pairing potential of rosé Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 6 March 25
Coteaux Champenois: Champagne’s next big thing or still a work in progress?

With 13 tasting notes of still Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Published 3 February 25
Tom Hewson: My top 10 Champagnes of 2024

A selection of remarkable bottles...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 16 January 25
A 20-year vertical of Pol Roger’s Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill

Looking back at this iconic cuvée...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 15 January 25

Champagne releases for autumn & winter 2024

The newest releases to set the scene for Christmas...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 7 January 25
Tom Hewson: ‘Dosage is like a sprinkle of salt’

What's the dosage in your glass of fizz...?

By Tom Hewson Last updated 3 January 25
A guide to Champagne styles and how to make new discoveries

An illustrated style reference...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 20 December 24
Fireside Champagnes for the festive season

Rich and comforting Champagnes for Christmas...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 19 December 24
First Taste: Krug Grande Cuvée 172ème Édition

Krug lovers will be richly rewarded...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 3 December 24
Roederer: A lifetime of rosé Champagne

A riot of Roederer rosé...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 3 December 24

First taste: Rare Champagne surprises with 2012 vintage release

An unexpected release, 'close to perfection'..

By Tom Hewson Last updated 27 November 24
Greener wine travel: Champagne by train

The Champagne region's proximity to Paris makes it the perfect region to visit by rail...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 21 October 24
Champagne Taittinger launches newly renovated visitor centre

A new draw for visitors to Reims...

By Tom Hewson Published 4 October 24
Champagne harvest 2024: Downy mildew ravages yields yet quality remains

An overall dip in quantity might have consequences further down the line...

By Tom Hewson Published 3 October 24
First Taste: Laurent-Perrier launches new cuvée Héritage

A 'little sister' to Laurent-Perrier's Grande Siècle cuvée...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 24 September 24
Independent Champagne: Top trends & key names to know in 2024

Independent Champagne trends to watch in 2024...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 19 August 24

First taste: Dom Pérignon 2015

Does Dom Pérignon 2015 'turn the tide' on this vintage's reputation?

By Tom Hewson Last updated 19 August 24
Welcome to the dark side: Champagne’s Rosé de Saignée

There’s no need to fear the dark side of rosé Champagne...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 5 August 24
Slow and steady: Champagne’s 2004 vintage 20 years on

23 prestige cuvées that stand the test of time 20 years on...

By Tom Hewson Published 5 August 24
First taste: Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2013

The latest release of this fast-rising prestige cuvée...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 23 July 24
Champagne report 2024: Latest releases from the Côte des Blancs

Introducing the latest and greatest from the Côte des Blancs...

By Tom Hewson Last updated 23 July 24
Champagne: 2024 spring & summer releases tasted

The key Champagne releases of 2024 so far....

By Tom Hewson Last updated 23 July 24