Cava Sparkling Wine: Champagne Rival Champagne is produced only in Champagne, France. It follows a specific regulated process. For many years, Champagne has played a unique role in many activities. It has been associated […]
January 1911: During this month, riots broke out in the towns of Damery and Hautvilliers as tensions approached a breaking point. Trucks carrying grapes from the Loire Valley were pushed into the Marne river […]
Wine Bottles: The Big Break in Modern Wine Manufacturing Industry Different varieties of wine derive their uniqueness from a number of factors, including their distinct flavors. If a person is given a particular brand […]
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 […]
The Widow Clicquot: How One Woman Changed the Entire Champagne Industry Madame Clicquot invented the “table de remuage” (riddling table) to clarify Champagne, which created a beautiful, clear wine in the glass. She also created […]
The Ultimate Guide To Champagne Any guide to champagne has to address the debate that swirls over who is actually responsible for creating one of the world's most popular indulgences. Some believe that it was the […]
The Origin of The Champagne Coupe The origin of the champagne coupe has been debated amongst historians for centuries. The champagne coupe is stemware with a broad–bowled, saucer-shaped wine container standing on the stem […]
April 13, 1743: On this day, Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. President, was born. Over the course of his study of law, he developed a love for wine, which he carried throughout his life. […]
The Wine Profile Series: Mourvèdre It is not the most well-known red grape type, but if you enjoy wine, you have most likely tried it. Indeed, Mourvèdre is a popular grape variety in Languedoc-Roussillon […]
The French Wrongly Attribute Dom Perignon When one thinks about the discovery and popularity of Champagne, naturally, the name of Dom Perignon comes into mind. He is highly regarded and even idolised by the […]
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