It’s Champagne season—a line you might think indicates that this article is being published two weeks too late. And sure, sparkling wines usually are reserved for toasting at Christmas and New Year’s. Once those holidays have passed, most people believe the season for them is over. For me, it’s just beginning, and it lasts all…

My take on the French 75 swaps the gin and lemon juice with vodka and lime, topped with Champagne and soda water for more bubbles. Serves 8 1 cup vodka 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 cup soda water 1 750ml bottle Champagne, cava, or prosecco In a pitcher half-filled with ice, stir in the…

With New Year’s Eve a little over a week away, experts say revelers should brace for higher prices of champagne and difficulty finding the most popular brands amid a global shortage of bubbly. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted supply chains in various ways, with champagne being the latest casualty. “There actually is a shortage of…

The holidays are about spending time with friends and family. Toasts will be made, which calls for something bubbly. To make shopping easy, we’ve created a list of sparkling spirits to cover every occasion and every guest. Just Dance—and Toast Dom Perignon Vintage 2010 Lady Gaga Limited Edition  $239.99 The extraordinary pairing of Dom Perignon…

Canada is facing alcohol shortages ahead of the holidays due to supply chain issues, a situation prompting some provincial liquor authorities to urge customers to shop early—or be prepared to try a new libation. Supply chain experts say the inventory crunch stems from issues with production, transportation and demand. Yet with much of the backlog…

EPERNAY, France—France sees continuing negotiations with Russia as the best way to resolve a dispute over champagne, French Trade Minister Franck Riester said on Friday. Russia has adopted legislation which will require French producers to attach a label to the back of their bottles sold in Russia with the description “sparkling wine.” By contrast, domestic…

PARIS—France’s government said on Tuesday it may refer Russia to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over Moscow’s plans to force champagne producers to add the designation “sparkling wine” to their products sold in Russia. Moscow has adopted legislation requiring the “sparkling wine” label be added to bottles of foreign fizz, while Russian producers of the…

Given a choice between a bottle of Champagne or a sparkling wine from any other corner of the world, most reasonably sane wine enthusiasts would opt for the Champagne. Of course, they would. It’s more expensive than other bubblies, so it must be better. That’s what the smart crowd thinks. Champagne’s unique station in the…