How to know the differences between, and the qualities of, champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video series.
How sparkling wine is fermented in the charmat process; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to tell the difference between champagne and sparkling wine; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to know what foods are best served with champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How the flavors of champagne are categorized; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to know the various types and prices of champagne and sparkling wine; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to use methode champenoise fermentation, the first step in making champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to open a bottle of champagne without popping the cork and without spilling any; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to elegantly pour champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to quickly chill a bottle of champagne for drinking; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to riddle champagne to settle the sediment in the bottleneck; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to correctly store champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
How to tell a good champagne by its bubbles; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
Get to know the various sizes of champagne bottles, including how many bottles of champagne are in a magnum; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
Get to know all about vintage champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
Get to know all about wine glasses and champagne flutes, learn which champagne flutes are best for drinking champagne; learn more about champagne and sparkling wine in this free instructional video.
Summary: Sparkling wine has been enjoyed for thousands of years; created first by the English, and perfected by the French in the 18th century. Though Pierre Perignon, or Dom Perignon, the French monk did not invent Champagne, he did however, significantly refine the Champagne making process. Since then people all over the world have tasted this amazing sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. But is Champagne the only sparkling wine worthy of purchase? No, but do you know why? If you would like to learn more about Champagne and sparkling wine, including how to buy, chill, and serve Champagne and sparkling wine, you can learn for free from our expert wine consultant.
In this free instructional video series, learn about Champagne, from chef David Postada. David will teach you the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine, how to tell a good Champagne by its bubbles, how to store Champagne, how to open a Champagne bottle, how much various types of Champagne cost, how to chill Champagne quickly, how to pour Champagne. You may be saying, "that's great but how do you make Champagne anyway?" In this free video series, learn about Methode Champenoise, the riddling process and how Champagne is made. Learn also about the Charmat bulk fermentation and how cheaper Champagnes are made and how they compare to more expensive varieties.
Expert: David Postada is Chef and owner of the Big Easy Catering company in Santa Barbara, California.