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Bubbly BLOG
"A single glass of Champagne imparts a feeling of exhilaration. The nerves are braced; the imagination is stirred; the wits become more nimble."
- Winston Churchill, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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What Do Women Want?
I have some eligible female friends who complained that it was hard to find their Mr Right. I also have some eligible male friends who...
Feb 6, 20242 min read


Battle of the Bubbles - Sparkling Sake v. Champagne
Not all bubbles are equal? Ultimately it is a matter of choice and preference. In the battle of bubbles series, I want to compare the...
Jan 23, 20242 min read


An Optimist and A Poet
I brought a bottle of Maxime Blin's Son Naturale Optimiste Champagne to MusicInCommon's first rehearsal of the year yesterday. It was a...
Jan 15, 20243 min read


How to - Be at Ease
It may seem like a topic more relevant to self-improvement than champagne-drinking, but trust me, all the grand principles apply equally...
Jan 9, 20242 min read


One-directional Progression
There is a natural law in sequence, a one-directional order defines what seems right or beautiful, and what feels wrong or “off”. This...
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Characteristics & Compatibility
I had a pleasant evening making some new friends over beautiful wines at Tenuta by Park90, which serves an amazing collection of Italian....
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Writing Is More Than Writing
I have been reading a lot about writing lately, kept at home by the once deadly virus that is now a common flu. To my chagrin, whatever...
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Practice Makes Better
I had a first rehearsal with a small group of professional musicians last night trying out a classical quintet repertoire by Mozart. It’s...
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Let Us Celebrate
It is the time of the year again. Colourful lights sparkle while cheery old tunes play. The ambience is always warm and cosy, even though...
Dec 9, 20232 min read


Modern Traditions
It may sound oxymoronic, but traditions are evolving and preserving their essence in this fast-changing world by integrating themselves...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


In Equal Measure
A casual evening with Henriot Brut Souverain that sparked some thoughts about equality, and appreciation of the evolutionary nature.
Dec 2, 20232 min read


Looking Through the Rosé Champagne Glass
It is perfect to wind down in the evening with La Vie en Rose by Edith Piaf playing on Spotify, and a glass of rosé champagne. Even more...
Nov 29, 20232 min read


The Making of A Fine Champagne
Beyond the frivolous / epicurean / hedonistic lifestyle soaked in the bubbles, I seek to understand and share something deeper about life...
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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