Champagne: The Spirit of Celebration

By Sara Slavin

Champagne is sipped at life?s most memorable moments & at the dawn of each new year. This book commemorates this golden nectar with a host of fascinating facts, literary reflections, innovative recipes, & evocative full-color & b&w photos. From the Champagne region of northern France to the valleys of California; from sunny vineyards to chilly caves, this lavish vol. describes the various types of champagne & sparkling wines, their intricate fermentation processes, & their history, offering advice about: proper storage & the correct way to open a bottle. Recipes include delectable appetizers, rich entrees, & luscious desserts that can be prepared with champagne or sparkling wine. Also features recipes for mixing traditional champagne drinks.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1422394204
• ISBN13: 9781422394205
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.9"