Why can some American wineries legally use the word Champagne?

Champagne can only come from Champagne France, right? Well, yes... and also no. In this episode, we’re digging into the real history of American Champagne and sparkling wine. From how Champagne was invented in France, to American Sparkling's surprising roots in Ohio and New York, to why some U.S. producers can still legally use the word “Champagne” today. We’ll talk about: How sparkling wine actually came to be Why “Champagne” was once legal on American labels (and why most wineries can’t use it anymore) What is Champagne? What is Prosecco? What is Pét-nat? Tasting a rosé pét-nat from Field Recordings, the oldest style of sparkling wine there is Tasting a Champagne-method sparkling Pinot Noir from Peju American sparkling wine isn’t just a copy of France, it’s a story of history, climate, law, and creativity, all in the glass. Cheers!