With 4th of July and a few other summer events coming up, just thought to share some facts about entertaining with champagne.
Quantities:
- A 750 ml bottle of sparkling wine contains five to six glasses
- 1 bottle for every six people for a toast only
- 1 bottle for every three people for a two-hour reception
- 1 bottle for every two people if sparkling wine is served exclusively through the reception and lunch or dinner
Glassware: Sparkling wine shows best in flutes or "tulip" glasses, which show off the bubbles and concentrate the aroma
Temperature: 42 degrees is aid to be the ideal temperature for serving sparkling wine - chill the bottled for an hour in the refrigerator, or fill a bucket with ice and water and allow the bottle to chill submerged for about 20 minutes (adding salt to the water lowers the temperature and chills the wine faster)
Opening: To open like a pro, the cork should be eased out of the bottle with a controlled "sigh" Point the bottle away from people and hold the cork and neck of the bottle in one hand while loosening the wire cage with the other hand, keeping your thumb on top of the cork at all times. Hold the cork firmly and twist the bottle (not the cork) - et Voila!
Cheers!!
