It was supposed to be a classy moment—a little celebration, a pop of Champagne, maybe a toast. Instead, it turned into an ambush. I carefully peeled back the foil, twisted the wire cage, and, with all ...

Whenever there is a reason to celebrate, a bottle of bubbly is often involved. Champagne is a type of sparkling wine that ...

2. Store any open wine in the refrigerator. "Or a wine fridge, if you have one," says Thralls. "This cold storage will slow down any development of the wine, keeping it fresh. The ideal cellar or wine ...

The recognizable pop of a Champagne cork is the auditory equivalent of "Let’s get this party started." Popping open a bottle of bubbly fills the room with lively effervescence before the liquid even ...

With the quick whip of a saber, you can open a bottle of champagne. Saberage may look like a cool party trick but it can sometimes lead to disaster. A bottle of champagne generally has about twice the ...

Lucy Simon is a New York-based wine, spirits, and food writer has been with Food & Wine since the spring of 2021. In the wine world, one’s ability to open a bottle of sparkling wine without a sound is ...

Joey is a writer/editor, TV/radio personality, lifestyle expert, former entertainment publicist and author of "Basic Bitchen." His written work has been featured in major food and travel outlets, and ...