The fizz and fizzle of Champagne
Article Abstract:
Champagne producers are experiencing slow sales, and this should be good news for the consumer. The Champagne houses will have to increase quality if they want to be competitive. They need increase aging requirements and give consumers more information on bottling and disgorging dates.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1992
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Pull those corks
Article Abstract:
Many wine drinkers are curious as to how long they should keep fine wines until they are most ready for consumption. Actually wine making has reached a point that most wines are at their peak almost as soon as they are available, with just the top 5% of wines improving with age.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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The real French paradox
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The Robelins, a French winemaking family, hosted a series of meals with fine wines for a group of guests, and an astonishing amount of food was consumed. The French still manage to stay slim.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1992
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