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Champagne — some key basics to know before you buy that next bottle of bubbly

A Chicago expert answers the key questions about sparkling wine: How do the varieties differ? Does higher price mean better quality? And is last year’s bottle still good?

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2022

Fizz the season: The best Champagne for New Year’s Eve to suit every budget

From budget bottles to the finest wines known to humanity, Douglas Blyde picks his top of the pops

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2022

10 alternatives to Champagne for Christmas, from fizz from Luxembourg to classic white Burgundy

Festive fizz needn’t come France’s finest vineyards, says Douglas Blyde — there’s a whole world waiting out there

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2022