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The recognizable pop of a Champagne cork is the auditory equivalent of "Let’s get this party started." Popping open a bottle of bubbly fills the room with lively effervescence before the liquid even ...

Every once in a while, I have a bottle of wine that reignites my love for a specific type of wine. Most recently, that was a bottle of Champagne Chavost "Blanc d'Assemblage" Brut Nature ($60). Now, to ...

There are those who believe that a bottle of Champagne should be served only on very special occasions. Then there’s Leah Jackson, owner of Niche Wine Bar in Vancouver, who believes Champagne is ...

The Accidental Discovery Nobody Wanted Back in the 17th century sparkling wine was looked down upon, and the French monk who is believed to have first discovered champagne, Dom Pierre Perignon, was ...

While snacks, entrees, and assorted desserts are all staples of a good New Year's Eve party, you can't neglect the climax of the evening: the Champagne toast. Nick Leighton, co-host of the "Were You ...

The thirst for French bubbly is slowly but surely waning.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. With the threat of 200% tariffs––currently 25%––being put on European wines ...

Camille Goldstein of Muddling Memories demonstrates how to saber a bottle of sparkling wine. This method can be completed with the handle of a butter knife or dinner spoon, no sword required. While ...