Champagne
A Global History, Second Edition
Becky Sue EpsteinAn elegant, informative history of sparkling wines and the people behind them.
Champagne and sparkling wine have evolved from celebration-only drinks to everyday beverages in the twenty-first century. Sparkling wines are now made in every wine region of the world, becoming global favourites in bars, restaurants and even at home.
In this book you will discover the history of the world’s great sparkling wines, from the original French champagne – which remains a symbol of luxury – to the evolution of the sparkling wines of other regions that are now so popular.
Whether you prefer magnums of Cristal or the more affordable thrill of prosecco or crémant, Champagne is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for all wine-lovers.
An elegant, informative history of sparkling wines and the people behind them.
Champagne and sparkling wine have evolved from celebration-only drinks to everyday beverages in the twenty-first century. Sparkling wines are now made in every wine region of the world, becoming global favourites in bars, restaurants and even at home.
In this book you will discover the history of the world’s great sparkling wines, from the original French champagne – which remains a symbol of luxury – to the evolution of the sparkling wines of other regions that are now so popular.
Whether you prefer magnums of Cristal or the more affordable thrill of prosecco or crémant, Champagne is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for all wine-lovers.
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This short volume, wittily illustrated and beautifully designed, is a pleasure both to look at and to consume. Which, given the subject matter, seems fitting.
'The Spectator
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A sparkling history of the worlds greatest wine. Stories, pictures and mouth-watering cocktails
'The Lady
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Champagne is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for all wine lovers.
'Intermezzo
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an entertaining look at the worlds most celebratory beverage. Pop a cork and enjoy a flûte of our favorite bubbly while brushing up on champagne lore.
'The Tasting Panel
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With the holidays around the corner, now might be a good time to brush up on your Champagne facts. Epsteins book, slim and elegant like a flute of sparkling wine, is brimming with information, from the essential the evolution of Champagne to the esoteric.
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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
Becky Sue Epstein is an author and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel based in Massachussets, USA. She is the author of many books on wine, spirits and food including Brandy: A Global History (Reaktion Books, 2014).
