Response from: Billigflüge    (12/30/08 8:28am)

wine is not healthy

Response from: Garten    (02/20/09 2:22pm)

Hee, why would anyone listen to the advice of a person who requires his champagne to have sentimental ostentation.

Let me put a word in for an east coast Champagne (yes, it is Champagne, we were given a lesson at the winery about Champagne not having to come from France)

Renault Winery right outside of Atlantic City makes some very nice Champagnes, that I’m sure have no sentimental ostentation, but can still help you ring in New Year’s with a fizz. Their pink champagne is particularly fun.

Response from: Gummistiefel    (06/04/09 8:15pm)

What about Bollinger? That said, this is a great list that should cover everyone’s champagne needs.

That said, since it is almost New Year’s,...

By the way, this is probably obvious, but if you’re spending on a great bottle, make sure it is the first thing you drink that evening! Don’t save it for midnight after everyone has already had a few cocktails; then you won’t get the full experience.