“Champagne is a bit riper and fatter ... Jackson Family Wines from California has begun planting vineyards in Essex, while Henkell Freixenet, owner of Freixenet Cava, has snapped up Sussex ...

So, it’s odd that there isn’t more sparkling wine available from the area, since both of these grapes find their way into champagne. And sparkling wine ... bar opens in Oakland Los Gatos-based Rhys ...

What's the deal with all these Crus? Simply put, Champagne ranks its vineyards from Cru to Premier Cru (prime vines from 41 villages) to Grand Cru (the best of the best from 17 villages).

Today, the region synonymous with sparkling wine is crowded with vineyards -- but that wasn't always the case. In fact, during the 17th century, France's Champagne district was known primarily for ...

A widow establishes the popular style of Brut Champagne 150 years ago, and today, another impressive woman honors her by releasing a special bottling. ByCathrine Todd, Contributor. Forbes ...

Nestled in northeastern France, a 46-minute train ride from Paris, the Champagne region is a picturesque blend of rolling vineyards, historic towns, and the world’s most famous bubbly.

There are now more than 1,000 vineyards and 400 winemakers in the south of England. The area has the same fast-draining, chalky soil found in France’s Champagne region, and so British growers ...

With rolling vineyards and a chief winemaker from France’s Champagne region, the Domaine Chandon has all the hallmarks of a French wine estate with one exception: It is located in Napa Valley.

Swap out the loveliness of Paris — and its bustling crowds — for a smaller French city with striking monuments, world-class wineries, and intricate history to pair. History buffs, architecture ...