The Emperor Edition — Emperor Muse

Kimberly Palmer
EMPEROR MUSE: Sam Studd of Will Studd Cheese

EMPEROR MUSE: Sam Studd of Will Studd Cheese

Will Studd is the executive producer and presenter of Cheese Slices and has been working with specialist cheese for over four decades. He has a range of cheeses imported into Australia under the 'Will Studd Selected' line, sold through specialist retailers.  Ellie Studd and Sam Studd are the youngest of Will’s three children. Both have traveled the world to study and work with celebrated cheesemakers and mongers. We interviewed Sam Studd to talk all things cheese! 1. We understand you're a Certified Cheese Professional (CPP), which sounds like a job many of us would love! Can you tell us more...

Read more →


Kyla Kirkpatrick
EMPEROR MUSE: Xavier Bizot

EMPEROR MUSE: Xavier Bizot

Emperor Muse: Xavier Bizot What is your connection with Champagne? I was born in Reims, and lived in Aÿ, my father was chairman of Champagne Bollinger. Bollinger was created in 1829 and remains independent, family owned and managed, which is very rare in Champagne. It is also involved in Burgundy (Domaine Chanson), Loire Valley (Langlois Chateau...

Read more →


Kyla Kirkpatrick
EMPEROR MUSE: Chyka Keebaugh

EMPEROR MUSE: Chyka Keebaugh

Share your favourite champagne memory with us.  When Bruce and I became engaged, we were in London and it was Christmas eve. My father opened up a beautiful bottle of Perrier Jouet to celebrate. This has always been my favourite champagne and I love the bottle. I kept the bottle and we continued travelling around Europe together with that bottle.

Read more →


Kyla Kirkpatrick
EMPEROR MUSE: Kyle Ridington

EMPEROR MUSE: Kyle Ridington

Kyle Ridingtons taste in attire is just as exquisite as his discrimination in fine wine. This month we feature the fantastic Mr Ridington as our Emperor Muse

Read more →