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Fizzy wine has a long history, but we won’t linger on its origins (unless you want to, then click here). The most interesting part of its tale, like so many other things we take for granted nowadays, was during the Industrial Revolution. It had enjoyed a long tenure as a drink for royalty in the French and English courts prior to the 19th century. Then came advancements both in travel and fermentation technology, and its presence became more widely spread. This is not to say your average pie peddler or lady of the night was enjoying it. However, the newly emerging group of wealthy merchants and factory-owner types meant that there was a wider market for luxury goods. They would […]
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