Some of the wine world’s greatest innovations were discovered seemingly by accident. While we now expect particular styles of wine to be aged in oak, it’s important to remember that barrels were first ...

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THE POP OF a cork, the sharp fizz of bubbles, the clink of crystal flutes, and the joyous “cheers!” that follow: the sounds of champagne are the soundtrack to some of life’s happiest moments. This ...