Lazenne Blog

Want to know what to get the wine lover in your life for Christmas? Well, worry no more! We've put together a comprehensive list of 15 different gift ideas, from wine accessories to wine education courses and everything in between. Read on for some top tips and choices for Christmas 2018!

We love great wine lists! Whether it's a grand tome with more wines than you could ever possibly hope to try in a lifetime, or a concise, beautifully crafted selection of 50 wines, we're in. After so many vinous disappointments in restaurants, we decided to put together a list of our Top 10 Wine Lists in Europe, to help guide you towards that special meal and, hopefully, a very special bottle of wine!

Why does wine cost as much as it does? Have you ever stood in front of a wine selection and wondered why the same grape, from the same region can cost $10, and another can cost $100? Don't worry, everyone does! We thought we'd tackle the issue and so, we've looked at the cost of producing different styles of wine from the ground up, literally!

Ever wondered what makes Champagne so special? Why's it the most famous sparkling wine in the world, and why does it command such high prices? We take you through the essential need-to-know elements of Champagne, and we guarantee you'll want to open a bottle afterwards!