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Champagne: A Global History
By (Author) Becky Sue Epstein
Reaktion Books
Reaktion Books
1st November 2011
United Kingdom
Hardback
136
Width 120mm, Height 197mm
Everyone loves 'bubbly'. From the smash of a bottle on the side of a new ship to the pop of the cork at a gathering, champagne signals celebration, fun and camaraderie, all over the world. This book is for those who not only enjoy champagne but who'd like to learn more about it. Champagne: A Global History is an invaluable complement to a glass of bubbly as well as an informative, elegant gift for connoisseurs, beginners and 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 world's 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 world's most celebratory beverage. Pop a cork and enjoy a flute 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. Epstein's 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
Becky Sue Epstein is an author and journalist in the fields of wine, spirits, food and travel. She is co-author of The American Lighthouse Cookbook (2009) and author of Substituting Ingredients (4th edn 2010).