Champagne
World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine, Revised and Updated Edition
In 1986 Tom Stevenson released his “Champagne” and established himself as a premier expert in bubbly wines. In this volume, he expands his range beyond the French region and considers other fizzy grape juice, both in France, and worldwide. This is a welcome release by an author who is thoughtful and makes positive contributions to wine scholarship, criticism, and appreciation.
4000 Champagnes
4000 Champagnes, unprecedented in scope, plunges readers into the culture, history, and potential of this treasured beverage. Rich in description and practical in its application, 4000 Champagnes is divided into two main sections. The first is a passionate and comprehensive account of the Champagne region and its wines. It includes chapters on champagne’s history, winemaking methodology, growing conditions, food matches, labels, a tour of the towns and villages of the French region, and sparkling wines from across the globe. In the book’s groundbreaking and expansive section of tasting notes, Richard Juhlin provides the reader with practical information culled from his personal experiences at over 4000 tastings.
Little Book of Champagne Cocktails (Little Book of Cocktails)
You’ll be surprised how many special occasions you can think of that demand champagne, once you can choose from your repertoire of 50 party-mood bubbly cocktail recipes. The recipes come with useful tips on how to present and serve every drink from popular classics like Bucks’ Fizz, Champagne Punch, Emerald Sparkler, and Pernod Fizz, to summer champagnes like Loving Cup, Bombay Punch, and Mango Bellini, plus champagne spirits including French ‘75, Eve, and Paddy’s Night.
Champagne Accessories
Metrokane Velvet Champagne Pliers
Locker room hunks require no assistance when removing corks from champagne or other bubbly-wine bottles, and they’re happy to spray wine around. Others, however, find it difficult to uncork a bubbly wine and to do it without spraying or spilling. These pliers are specifically designed to assist the latter group by firmly gripping a cork and providing leverage for twisting it free under control so the user doesn’t waste a single drop.
Spiegelau Vino Grande Champagne Glasses, Set of 6
These are the champagne flutes you’ll want to have handy for every occasion or spontaneous celebration. Their shape enhances the aromas, flavors, and sparkle of the champagne. They are durable, dishwasher-safe, and retain their clarity well. And they’re color-stable for guaranteed brilliance. The only thing missing with these flutes is the bubbly.
Champagne Saver & Pourer
Enjoy a glass of champagne anytime, even the day after you uncork your bottle. The Vacu Vin Champagne Saver maintains champagne’s natural bubbles and minimizes oxidation, keeping your favorite bottle fresh tasting for up to a week. A special drip-stop will return drips via a simple drainage system back into the bottle, so you preserve every last precious drop and keep it from staining tabletops, clothing and other surfaces. To use, simply place on top of the bottle.
Champagne News
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US House approves additional red tide fundingSarasota Herald-TribuneShe said the House's action is great, but it is not time to break out the Champagne. "It's like a baby step toward the Champagne," she said. …and more »… - Capitals vs. Lightning: Division Champs and Push for 100 Points! - Capitals Outsider (blog)
Washington TimesCapitals vs. Lightning: Division Champs and Push for 100 Points!Capitals Outsider (blog)He also went on to state, “Everybody is not going to have a bottle of champagne. It's not baseball. …We want to have champagne [when] we win the whole thing …Southeast: GMs chime in on state of division, teamsNHL.comall 34 news articles… - Wash. Legislature heads into overtime Monday - Seattle Times
Wash. Legislature heads into overtime MondaySeattle TimesAP Writer After hoisting champagne glasses to cheer the end of their two-month regular session Thursday night, state lawmakers must …and more »…