Avid Vines

Sami Ghosn is the co-founder of Massaya, a pioneer in the Lebanese wine renaissance with vineyards in the Beqaa Valley and Mount Lebanon, and an arak distillery he runs with his brother Ramzi Ghosn. A fantastic pairing at Zakia's in Atlanta.

Behind every great bottle of champagne is a story—one of passion, craftsmanship, and dedication. Today, we raise a glass to women winemakers, sommeliers, and trailblazers who are shaping the world of wine. 🍇🥂

At Avid Vines, we’re honored to partner with Perrine Rafflin of Rafflin Lepitre, a fourth-generation winemaker whose organic, Premier Cru champagnes are redefining excellence. Her dedication to sustainable winemaking is a testament to the power of women in this industry.

💬 Who inspires you? Tag a woman who lifts you up, breaks barriers, or simply makes your world brighter. Let’s celebrate them together!

✨ Here’s to women making history, in wine and beyond! ✨

❤️

French Organic Champagne
Certified Biodynamic Champagne
French Champagne Importer in Atlanta
Beginner Wine Course
Premier Cru Champagne

A home made dish that elevates roasted cauliflower with a cast characters including a base of babaganoush, parsley, and pickled red onions. Just for the two of us - twice.

The giving and sharing continues. Premier Cru Brut Champagne elevates leftovers.

✨ Home is full again. ✨
To welcome my college cru back, I made shakshuka in my favorite Tunisian bowl - toasted spices, saucy, and shared with love.

We popped one of the last bottles of André Tixier Carte Or—Premier Cru Champagne with notes of brioche, green apple, and celebration. The kind of bottle that makes any night feel like a moment.

Start the season with something real and rare.
🛍 20% off with code PATRICE2020
link in bio - limited bottles left!

With deep gratitude, here's to the men and women whose courage protects the freedom we celebrate. 🇺🇸

May every shared bottle remind us of their sacrifice—and inspire us to live each day with purpose, presence, and appreciation.

✨ Ever feel like Champagne has been stuck on a pedestal — saved for toasts, milestones, or someone else's big day?

Last week, I had the incredible honor of joining Kristi Mayfield on her podcast, The Everyday Sommelier, where we flipped that idea on its cork and poured out the truth:

🍾 Champagne isn't just for celebration. It's for pizza night. It's for chips and burgers. It's for you — exactly where you are.

Together, Kristi and I pulled back the curtain on the intimidating "luxury" image and made space for something more grounded, joyful, and (yes) headache-free. We talked grower Champagne. Clean farming. Misconceptions. Missteps in marketing. And the one mistake most Americans make when reaching for bubbles.

🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what makes grower Champagne different — or why it’s finally time to reclaim Champagne as a drink for everyday joy — this one’s for you.

📍 Listen here → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethink-champagne-prestige-from-pedestal-to-pizza-night/id1784135909?i=1000735178355

To — thank you for creating space for this story to be told and told well. Your questions, curiosity, and clarity made this conversation one I’ll never forget.

And to every Champagne lover who's ever felt out of place in the wine aisle, this is your cue to sip differently.

✨ From vineyard to pizza night, we're just getting started.

Raise your hand if you’ve ever pretended to understand a wine menu 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Same. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. My new ebook *Wine Without the Weird* makes it easy.


French Organic Champagne
Certified Biodynamic Champagne
French Champagne Importer in Atlanta
Beginner Wine Course
Premier Cru Champagne

I used to think I had to ‘speak wine’ to enjoy it. Spoiler: I was wrong. That’s why I created *Wine Without the Weird*—to strip away the snobbery and help you enjoy wine like a normal human being 🍷


French Organic Champagne
Certified Biodynamic Champagne
French Champagne Importer in Atlanta
Beginner Wine Course
Premier Cru Champagne

Myth: Expensive = better wine.
Truth: Some of the best wines won’t break the bank 💸 I’ll show you how to find them inside *Wine Without the Weird.*


French Organic Champagne
Certified Biodynamic Champagne
French Champagne Importer in Atlanta
Beginner Wine Course
Premier Cru Champagne