{"product_id":"9781789149951","title":"Champagne","description":"Author: Becky Sue Epstein\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789149951\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Sep 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 144\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'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.' \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A sparkling history of the world's greatest wine. Stories, pictures and mouth-watering cocktails.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e The Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampagne signals celebration, fun and camaraderie, embodying luxury and decadence as the preferred drink for any toast. Now available in a revised and expanded second edition, \u003ci\u003eChampagne\u003c\/i\u003e explores the history of sparkling wines and the people behind them, from Dom Perignon to Veuve Clicquot. Becky Sue Epstein traces the journey from the first French sparkling wines in 1531, produced by monks in Limoux, to modern vineyards across the Champagne region, Germany, Spain and the New World. She explains the science of fizz and bubble, proper storage and serving techniques, and the distinction between champagne and other sparkling wines. Whether you enjoy magnums of Cristal or a ordable prosecco or cava, \u003ci\u003eChampagne \u003c\/i\u003eis an elegant, informative gift for wine lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857103605918,"sku":"ADS-9781789149951","price":27.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789149951.jpg?v=1779154421","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789149951","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}