Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'champagne'

Champagne Sales Are Down

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:30:00 EST

Another bubble has burst — this time tiny bubbles. The Financial Times reports a drop in champagne sales. Especially in the U.S., which is one of its biggest markets. Sales are down nearly 5 percent in the first nine months of this year. One champagne maker finds hope in these hard times by quoting Winston Churchill on champagne: "In victory I deserve it, in defeat I need it."

Champagne Corks Pop In Paris

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The crowd watching the election returns at a party across from the Eiffel Tower erupted in cheers when the U.S. presidential race was called early Wednesday morning. As the champagne came out, some Barack Obama supporters said they still can't believe he won.

France Plans Lucrative Champagne Expansion

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:43:00 EDT

A century-old law restricted champagne production to 370 villages in northeastern France, but with demand now outstripping supply, the official body that determines wine laws is admitting 40 more communities — a lucrative move for those joining the exclusive club of champagne producers.

'Genuine Fake': The Trials and Joys of the New Dubai

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:23:00 EDT

One of seven United Arab Emirates, Dubai is home to $60 glasses of champagne, an indoor ski slope, the world's tallest structure and a chain of artificial islands. New York Times travel writer Danielle Pergament recounts a whirlwind visit.

Europeans, Americans Battle in 'Champagne' Wars

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:56:00 EST

European and American makers of sparkling wine are fighting over the use of the word "champagne." Europeans argue that unless it's made in the Champagne region of France, it ought to be called something else.

Internet Site Offers Cures for Hangovers

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 15:54:00 EST

A piece of burned toast could help cure a hangover -- at least, that is one of the remedies found on the Internet. One site says the best medicine is to keep drinking, and it has tips on where to get champagne with bacon and eggs.

Nigella Lawson Shares New Year's Food Traditions

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

While you might be hard-pressed to name a delicacy specific to New Year's -- other than champagne -- traditions abound around the world. Nigella Lawson shares food customs from Italy and other European countries.

Summer Food: Blueberries, Texas Caviar, Tomatoes

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:59:00 EDT

For many listeners, summer food is epitomized by fruits of the vine, tree, bush and stalk. They share stories about grandmothers and "blueberry slump," gardens and "Texas caviar," and a bittersweet tale of tomatoes, champagne and a light bulb.

Granita by Any Name Would Taste as Sweet

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:27:00 EDT

Pick a liquid -- coffee, champagne, even carrot juice -- add sugar and other desired flavorings, and stick in the freezer. Stir every now and again, and you have granita, an elegant and refreshing dessert perfect for summer.

Ritz Serves Breakfast Fit for a Czar

Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDT

In Moscow, a meal fit for a Czar became available. For $700, you can enjoy Cristal champagne, Beluga caviar and a truffle omelet. The Czar's Breakfast is on the menu at the new Ritz-Carlton near Red Square. And a sign that capitalism has triumphed right in the shadow of the Kremlin: a presidential suite costing $16,000, excluding the Czar's breakfast.

Your Questions: Carbon Power

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:11:00 EDT

An illustrated guide to the gas that brought us heat, champagne -- and now, climate change.

New Residents Vow to Restore D.C. Neighborhood

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:36:00 EDT

A swanky art gallery opened this year in the Anacostia neighborhood of Washington D.C. Some residents were shocked to see a gallery in a neighborhood that's better known for homicides than cheese cubes and champagne. Is an art gallery really what Anacostia needs?

Champagne and Chocolate: A Love Story

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:54:00 EST

As a girl, baker Krishna Brown looked forward to Valentine's Day more than Christmas -- which, with its emphasis on presents, only underscored what her family didn't have. She recalls how her parents made the day special for her.

'The Economist', Jay-Z and the Cristal Brouhaha

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:00:00 EDT

The Economist magazine recently reported that an executive from champagne seller Cristal regarded its hip-hop cachet as "unwelcome attention." The report angered rapper Jay-Z, and though the company issued a statement saying the official had never made such a comment, Jay-Z says he will no longer sell Cristal at his upscale clubs, nor will he drink it anymore himself.

'Champagne': The Evolution of Bubbly

Sat, 31 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

In Champagne: How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times, Don and Petie Kladstrup offer the history of a New Year's Eve staple that had rather inauspicious beginnings.

A Champagne Primer

Wed, 29 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

As preparations begin for New Year's Eve celebrations, commentator Tony Roque says champagne has become an integral part of the festivities. But where did that tradition come from -- and more importantly, how do you get that cork out without killing someone?