Emma Champagne – A Global History by Becky Sue Epstein
Champagne – A Global History by Becky Sue Epstein gives the reader a perfect opportunity to learn new and interesting facts about the sparkling wine industry, whether you enjoy drinking the original French champagne or have a hankering after sparkling wines that have now made a new impact in the wine industry. Brands such as Cremant have appeared on the global market to appeal to a more sophisticated sparkling wine consumer, but not as expensive as Champagne.
This book is beautifully illustrated with well-researched stories and including several relevant pictures plus a collection of cocktail recipes for the reader to try out.
Champagne and its origins have always intrigued the world, with household names such as Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Dom Perignon, and Tattinger. Champagne has always been at the top of the sparkling wine industry and producers from the region of Champagne have strived to maintain this status. The name ‘champagne’ can only be allowed to be used on sparkling wine that is produced in the Champagne region of France.
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Champagne has been portrayed in so many well-known scenarios from settings in films such as James Bond and Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca, and associations in the entertainment industry, events, sports and designer fashion.
Nowadays a family gathering for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or any event is a reason to serve champagne or sparkling wine. Our consumption of champagne or sparkling wine has changed over the years. Far from a tipple for the decadent few, we now need to have the knowledge on which ones to choose to serve as an aperitif or to serve with a meal.
Key highlights from the book include:
The Origins of Champagne
Champagne in the Twentieth Century
Drinking Today: What, Where and How
Style and Stylishness
What to pair with your Champagne
Classic Cocktail Recipes for Champagne and Sparkling Wine
Here are a few recipes to tempt you –
Black Velvet
Fill a beer mug halfway with Guinness, then carefully add an equal amount of chilled sparkling wine or champagne. Enjoy!
Next up a cocktail to die for (literary speaking)
Death in the Afternoon
Pour 30ml of absinthe into the bottom of a champagne flute. Add chilled champagne or sparkling wine until the liquid turns cloudy.
Champagne – a Global History is an easily readable book full of interesting facts. It is an ideal quirky gift for foodie friends or a great option for wine lovers as an added addition to their bookshelf.
Champagne – A Global History is published by REAKTION BOOKS and is available from all the usual book outlets.
