Tag Archives: Champagne

Life’s A Bubble: Sparkling New Thoughts, Fizzy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by intoxreport

In the week before Christmas and New Year’s, it is customary to write a column about Champagne and related species.  And doing what is expected, occasionally a thorn in the paw of creativity, also keeps us focused in this time … Continue reading →

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What The Heck Does Champagne Have To Do With Golf, Anyway?

Posted on June 6, 2012 by intoxreport

Plenty, dahling.  Crank the Wayback Machine to 1962 when Tony Lema promised reporters at the Orange County Open that he’d force-feed them Champagne if he won—then beat Jack Nicklaus by five strokes and did, becoming known as ‘Champagne’ Tony Lema … Continue reading →

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Bubbles For New Year’s Eve—England ‘n’ France, Sparkles ‘n’ Spats

Posted on December 31, 2011 by intoxreport

Little known Champagne fact:  Dom Perignon did not say, “I’m drinking stars,” he said, “I’m seeing stars” after being clubbed over the head by a British arquebus. Verily, there’s been little love lost between France and England over the centuries, … Continue reading →

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