Champagne is a hallmark of celebrations, from engagements and weddings to a New Year's Eve toast, but why on Earth do we smash a bottle against the bow of a new ship to christen it? As far as ...

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 ...

Perhaps you’ve already purchased some magnums of Manischewitz for your Seder table this Passover. But wouldn’t it be more efficient — and thematically appropriate — to set the table with a methuselah ...

For some people, Champagne (or any type of sparkling wine) is perfect as an everyday sipper. For other people, it's reserved for a special occasion, whether to celebrate a birthday, ring in a new year ...

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