North vs. south For over a century, the unanimity of the Champagne region has been called into question. Separated by departmental lines (départements being administrative regions in France), the Côte des Bar in the southern Aube department was often considered as that distant cousin who always embarrasses themselves at parties. The big houses of “mainland” Champagne in the northern Marne department did indeed buy loads of grapes from

Do you know your Prosecco from your Pet Nat? And what is the transfer method in relation to traditional method? There are many kinds of sparkling wine. Check out our guide to understanding the most common styles of bubbly wines.   The way those bubbles got there, along with the aromas and flavors displayed, is what sets one sparkling wine style from another.