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Best books to learn Champagne and sparkling wine, in order
The literature on Champagne splits cleanly into three kinds of book, and mixing them up is why people find the subject confusing: producer-by-producer references you consult, technical accounts of how the second fermentation actually works, and narrative histories that are about brands and war rather than wine.
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Champagne and Sparkling Wine: The Best Books to Read, in Order
Intermediate13books106 hrs5 stages
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning champagne and sparkling wine?
- The literature on Champagne splits cleanly into three kinds of book, and mixing them up is why people find the subject confusing: producer-by-producer references you consult, technical accounts of how the second fermentation actually works, and narrative histories that are about brands and war rather than wine.
- What's a good book to start champagne and sparkling wine with?
- A strong starting point is The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.