méthode traditionnelle

Poppin’ off: The Spinoff’s guide to summer Champagne and sparkling wine

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With crisp notes of family, the beach and Christmas, a bottle of bubbles is much more than just a drink, it’s a moment. The Spinoff staff share their favourite memories and recommendations for Champagne and sparkling wine.  Simon Day: Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV My wife’s birthday is right in the middle of December and … Read more

The beauty of bubbles: why champagne is so good (and NZ sparkling is not far off)

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‘Too much of anything is bad, but too much champagne is just right,’ according to Mark Twain. Simon Day has a cleansing glass of bubbles (or three) to go with a history lesson on champagne.   Champagne and fried chicken make surprisingly good tablemates. The sharp, cleansing effervescence of the wine cuts through the rich fattiness … Read more