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OverviewEveryone 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Becky Sue EpsteinPublisher: Reaktion Books Imprint: Reaktion Books Dimensions: Width: 12.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 19.70cm Weight: 0.313kg ISBN: 9781861898579ISBN 10: 1861898576 Pages: 136 Publication Date: 01 September 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Temporarily unavailable ![]() The supplier advises that this item is temporarily unavailable. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out to you. Table of ContentsReviews'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 Author InformationBecky 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). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |