Champagne is often associated with wealth, caviar, gold, diamonds, riches, and old money (maybe even a certain Taylor Swift song). For most of us, any Champagne is a sign of a special occasion, and ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the world’s best hotels, restaurants and wine. Some people need an excuse to pop open a bottle of Champagne––the holidays, ...

In times of celebration, nothing quite lands the moment like the popping of a champagne cork. That sound is synonymous with festive joy, triumph or a pretty solid rap video from the early 2000s.

Is it really a celebration without popping the champagne? Well, much of the world thinks so! That being said, shaking up a bottle of $10 Brut from your local Costco is a tad different than spraying ...