
Theme journey · 9 chapters
Opening, Serving & Glassware Serving Sparkling Wine and Champagne the Right Way
How to open sparkling wine quietly, chill it properly, pour it right, which glass to choose, and how long an open bottle keeps. With measurements from research conducted in Reims.
Chapter 1Opening Sparkling Wine Without a Pop or a Fizzy MessQuiet, Not Loud
Chapter 2Sabering Champagne: How Sabrage WorksBlade Instead of Hand
Chapter 3At What Temperature Should Sekt and Champagne Be Served?Cold, Not Icy
Chapter 4Flute, Tulip, or Wine Glass: Which Glass for Sparkling Wine?Tulip Over Flute
Chapter 5Pouring Champagne correctlyAt an angle, and twice
Chapter 6How long does opened sparkling wine last—and which stopper helps?Sealed and cold
Chapter 7Aperol Spritz, Kir Royal, Bellini: sparkling wine or Prosecco in cocktails?Mixing with sparkling wine
Chapter 8Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine: How It's Made and What It Can DoZero Proof
Chapter 9Tasting sparkling wine: perlage, mousse, yeast, finishSee, smell, taste