Champagne has always been synonymous with festivities, celebrations, and toasts. Recently, however, it is being regarded as so much more than that: a well-crafted sparkling wine to be enjoyed, analyzed and assessed, because sparkling wine, above all else, is…well…wine.
More people are drinking premium quality sparkling wine- and more frequently. Its image is shifting from purely a celebratory drink to one that can be savored any day and in any setting- like you would wine. There is more general awareness now of the complexity and delicate aromas and flavors of these wines, led by Champagne – from terroir driven grower Champagne, for example, to vintage Champagne to aged Champagne. Sparkling wines are also getting more affordable, and more accessible too…read more
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