Whether you’re clinking glasses with one other person or many others at a big celebration on New Year’s Eve, chances are someone is going to offer a toast. But just what are the do’s and don’ts of toasting? Etiquette expert Sharon Schweitzer,...
Champagne. The very word conjures up images of elegant celebrations, even though bubbles sell at various price points. RealFoodTraveler.com welcomes award-winning writer, Irvina Lew, who guides us through 12 top choices in the Champagne region and suggests some...
Editor’s Note: Just in time for the holidays, RFT’s Senior Wine & Spirits Editor and expert on all things bubbly, brings us the second part of her story about champagne in Aube, a Champagne region in France you may not have heard about. Grab a glass, sit back, and...
I know that the sparkling wine known as Champagne must come from Champagne, France, and that the three Champagne grapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. It’s also true that Blanc de Blanc Champagne must be 100% Chardonnay while Blanc de Noir (meaning...
