9781789149951
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Newly revised and expanded, a cultural history of the most famous of bubbly wines.
Now available in a revised and expanded new edition, Champagne explores the history of sparkling wines and the people who make and enjoy them, from Dom Pérignon to Veuve Clicquot. Becky Sue Epstein traces the bubbly’s journey from the sixteenth-century French monasteries to commercialized modern vineyards across Europe and the Americas. Epstein explains the science of fizz, proper storage and serving techniques, and the distinction between champagne and other sparkling wines. Whether you enjoy magnums of Cristal or prosecco, Champagne is an elegant, informative gift for wine lovers.
Now available in a revised and expanded new edition, Champagne explores the history of sparkling wines and the people who make and enjoy them, from Dom Pérignon to Veuve Clicquot. Becky Sue Epstein traces the bubbly’s journey from the sixteenth-century French monasteries to commercialized modern vineyards across Europe and the Americas. Epstein explains the science of fizz, proper storage and serving techniques, and the distinction between champagne and other sparkling wines. Whether you enjoy magnums of Cristal or prosecco, Champagne is an elegant, informative gift for wine lovers.
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Table of Contents
Bubbling Up to the Top: Champagne and Other Great Sparkling Wines 1. The Origins of Champagne 2. The Cult and Culture of Champagne 3. Champagne is Established 4. Sparkling Wine Producers Around the World 5. Wars, Society and Taste: Stresses on Champagne in the Twentieth Century 6. Style, Styles and Stylishness 7. Scandale! Expanding Champagne Around the World 8. Drinking Today: What, Where and How Champagne Rules: Buying, Storing, Serving What to Have with your Champagne and Sparkling Wine Classic Cocktail Recipes for Champagne and Sparkling Wine Select Bibliography Websites and Associations Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index