Did you know that I have drunk a bottle of champagne a day, every day since January 1, 1965? These are the reasons why!
Did you know that champagne is a sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region in northeastern France? Technically, if the bottle is not from that region, it is sparkling wine and not champagne.
I know that champagne has a similar health benefit as red wine. There are 95 calories in a glass of champagne (approximately 4 ounces).
I like that there are about 570 calories in a whole bottle of champagne (25 ounces).
Did you know that alcohol can make it harder to lose weight, especially if you don’t use moderation when drinking?
Brut is champagne which means “dry” and means lower sugar content, resulting in a glass of champagne that only contains around 65 calories.
I like the fact that the drier the champagne, the better it tastes with savory and savory celebration foods like low calorie oysters and caviar.
Did you know that champagne serving sizes are generally smaller than other alcoholic beverages, keeping the calorie count even lower?
I know that sparkling wine may have some additional health benefits. One study found that polyphenols found in red wine can also be found in champagne. These antioxidants reduce the damage that free radicals can do to the body, possibly helping to lower blood pressure and prevent heart problems.
Did you know that bubbles can make people drink more slowly or feel fuller?
It’s beneficial to know that foam types come in a variety of sweetness and sugar content. Brut Natural and Extra Brut are the least sweet, followed by Brut, Extra Dry (or Extra Sec), Sec, Demi-Sec and Doux (which has more sugar).
If you want something a little less sweet but tasty, you should choose any of the brut varieties.
Did you know that a flute glass must be used? These 4- to 6-ounce cups are automatic portion controllers, so use and fill only once.
We all know that champagne should be served chilled at a temperature between 43-48°F (7°C). In this range you can fully appreciate the smell and taste of the wine. This temperature can be achieved by placing the unopened bottle in an ice bucket with half ice and half water for 20 to 30 minutes. Or you can refrigerate it for 3 to 4 hours. Or if you’re like me, have a wine cooler.
It is important that in order to safely open the bottle of sparkling wine, a corkscrew should never be used and the bottle should never be shaken.
One must ensure that the bottle is cold to prevent excess pressure from building up. With a towel over the top of the bottle, tilt it 45 degrees, hold the cork firmly, and rotate the bottle until you hear a slight click.
Drinking champagne has a high acidity, which can cause tooth problems.
A bottle of wine, whether still or sparkling and if it has a cork, should be stored on its side. You want the liquid inside to stay in contact with the cork so it doesn’t dry out, crumble and encourage premature aging.
Will non-aged champagnes expire a bit faster after about 3-4 years after purchase and age for 2-3 years before they are available for sale?
An aged champagne is simply one that was made from grapes from only one year’s harvest, while a non-aged champagne is one that was made from grapes from several years. The former is generally of higher quality and will also be more expensive than the latter.
Did you know that I just love the taste of it and I celebrate my life every day between 6-6:30 pm and it takes me 6-7 hours to consume a bottle?
May the Creative Force be with you,
Arlene Wright Correll
