A Year in Champagne

The History of Champagne Sabrage

The History of Champagne Sabrage “Sabering” is the art of opening a wine bottle with a sword and requires some skill to accomplish successfully. Legend says that Napoleon Bonaparte’s soldiers were the first people […]

Staff Writer2026-08-11T05:38:22+00:00Categories: Champagne, Wine History In-Depth|Tags: A Year in Champagne, champagne, Champagne history, Champagne Royalty, champagne wine varieties, Napoleon, wine, wine history, Women and wine, women and wine history|

February 1

February 1, 1141: On this day, what is traditionally regarded as the founding of Barone Ricasoli, Italy, was laid. The Tuscan winery is the oldest one still in business in Italy. The history of […]

Ken Wytsma2026-08-12T06:12:29+00:00Categories: This Day in Wine History | Dates|Tags: A Year in Champagne, Barone Ricasoli, Brolio Castle, Champagne Bollinger, Dániel Kézdy, David Kennard, Ditton Wine & Spirits, France, Furmint Day, John June Lewis, Martine Saunier, Nova Scotia Wine Tours, Sr, Tokaj, Virginia, World War I|

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