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 P rignon 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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