This reputation caught the eyes of sparkling wine producers from Champagne and elsewhere.

The winemaking is actually done by a few moonlighters from Champagne or some other true wine region.

Once, California sparkling wines were easy to recognize in blind tastings with their counterparts from Champagne.

"I won't say anything about us being the greatest," Steinbrenner, wet from Champagne, said.

This creates the smaller, softer bubbles that we know from Champagne, but maintains the beer flavor and style.

De Thou was a member of a respected family from Champagne.

It is a common perception that people become intoxicated more quickly from Champagne.

"I think it will be only fitting if we eliminate the Yankees," said Johnson, his hair wet from Champagne.

Better to get no kick from Champagne.

He reached for the tall glass in front of him, and took a mouthful of the rare wine from Champagne.