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Champagne for dummies / by Ed McCarthy ; foreword by Richard Geoffroy

by Ed McCarthy, Richard Geoffroy

This guide explores the production, history, and characteristics of Champagne and other sparkling wines. It provides advice on selecting, storing, and serving various styles while explaining terminology such as sweetness levels and vintage classifications.

Accession 13567 ISBN 0764552163 Publisher —
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