The Armchair Sommelier » Champagne
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Posts about Champagne written by Armchair Sommelier. A tangle of wine, history and photography.
The Armchair Sommelier » Champagne
2y ago
Monday was Adolf Hitler’s Birthday. I know this because my teenager came home and announced it — they’ve been studying World War II in his history class. On Monday, they talked about the waning days of World War II, and the Allied race to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Germany. The Allies captured the Eagle’s Nest in early May of 1945 — about two weeks after Hitler’s 56th birthday, and about 5 days after his suicide.
The Eagle’s Nest talk make me think of one of my favorite wine books, Wine and War by Don & Petie Klad ..read more
The Armchair Sommelier » Champagne
4y ago
The retail shelves are flooded with bubbly choices this time of year — everything from Cook’s to Krug. And I get this question several times ..read more