Greetings from the sparkling (white) side of wine! where the history of origin is as hazy as French “vin” from the Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers prior to the 17th century.

It’s possible that the fabled monk/Dom Pérignon contributed more to the creation of the beverage that’s today associated with refinement and good cheer than is commonly acknowledged among the English. There‘s no denying that not all Champagne is made equal, nor is all sparkling wine the equivalent of Champagne. Look around and discover.