Episode 256: California VS Champagne: The fight for the soul of Sparkling wine

Did you know the U.S. still uses the word Champagne on some labels, even though it's illegal almost everywhere else in the world? In today’s episode, we’ll find out why.  Today we tell the tale of the 100 year battle California fought (and sometimes ignored) with the French region of Champagne for the name they owned.  Make sure to subscribe to SOMMTV.com for the greatest content you can find anywhere about wine, food, and the culture that makes it so great.  Get 50% off a monthly subscription with the code: sommtv50 at checkout.