Champagne
A Global History, Second Edition
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Reaktion Books
Published:16th Jun '25
Should be back in stock very soon
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 ofthe 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.
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 *
A sparkling history of the worlds greatest wine. Stories, pictures and mouth-watering cocktails * The Lady *
Champagne is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for all wine lovers. * Intermezzo *
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 *
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. * PalatePress.com *
ISBN: 9781789149951
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144 pages
2nd edition