Jannik Sinner’s serve at Wimbledon disrupted by a fan’s champagne cork
There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of popping a bottle, right? In the Wimbledon men’s final, as Jannik Sinner was serving at 2-1 in the second set against Carlos Alcaraz, a Champagne cork unexpectedly spiraled onto the court, interrupting the game. Calmly, Sinner picked up the cork and handed it to a ball girl. “Ladies […]
Capital One launches a stylish new lounge at JFK featuring a cheesemonger, champagne at sunset, and artisanal sodas.
Travelers at JFK are in for a treat with the new Capital One Lounge, which opens at Terminal 4 this Thursday. Spanning 13,500 square feet, this space aims to offer a luxurious experience reminiscent of Manhattan’s vibrant culinary scene and 24/7 amenities. Jen Schulich, the vice president of Capital One Travel, Lounge and Retail Experience, […]
Aldershot concludes a 99-year wait for Wembley with sun and champagne celebrations.
I took Aldershot to a memorable moment in ’99, and then two football clubs found their way to Wembley, where they made themselves quite comfortable for a bit on that May afternoon. Goals from Jack Burham, Dan Ellison, and Josh Barrett in the second half secured a win for manager Tommy Widlington, capping off a […]
Sanders Justifies Use of Private Jets While Criticizing Elites on ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour: ‘Champagne Socialist’
Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, recently defended his use of a lavish private jet during a nationwide tour aimed at combating what he calls the oligarchy, after facing criticism for perceived hypocrisy. Sanders, along with Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is actively campaigning against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who is set to resign […]
Former police captain charged with inappropriate behavior in the air after supposedly drinking a bottle of champagne.
A former California Highway Patrol captain has been indicted by a federal jury after allegedly consuming an entire bottle of sparkling wine on a JetBlue flight from Florida to Los Angeles in April. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that 49-year-old Dennis Wally Woodbury from Azusa, California, faces a charge of abusive sexual contact within […]
Trump threatens Europe with 200 percent tariff on wine, Champagne
On Thursday, President Trump threatened to put heavy tariffs from Europe on wine, champagne and other alcohol if the European Union does not remove tariffs on whiskey. “The European Union, one of the most hostile and abusive tax and customs authorities in the world formed for the sole purpose of using the US, has only […]
Champagne sales drop for second straight year for this reason
This glass is half empty. Champagne shipments from France have fallen for the second year in a row, as consumers become more conscious of their wallets and the global situation puts people in a generally moody mood. This is revealed in a new report from the Champagne industry association. Sales in 2024 fell by nearly […]
Champagne shipments hit by gloomy consumer mood in 2024, producers say
PARIS—French Champagne shipments fell by nearly 10% last year, with economic and political uncertainty hitting consumer appetite for sparkling wine in major markets such as France and the United States, according to a producer association. decreased. Growers in July called for a reduced number of grapes to be harvested this year after grape sales for […]
Tesco’s £25 champagne beats Moët & Chandon in festive taste test | Food & drink industry
Champagne at prosecco prices? Every little thing helps. Tesco's finest champagne has beaten prestigious French label Moët & Chandon in a festive quaff test. Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut Champagne received a top score of 82% in a blind taste test carried out by consumer organization Which?. The bubbles, which cost £25 a bottle, were […]
Pete Alonso finally gets his Mets champagne celebration
ATLANTA — A drenched Pete Alonso looked around the happy, champagne-soaked clubhouse, a sight he would never see during his first five years with the Mets. It was worth the wait. “This was way more than I could have imagined,” Alonso said after the Mets won Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Braves at […]