Gus Clemens on Wine

Last week we argued that Champagne was a poor choice for a wedding reception. Too many people, too high prices, too much cacophony to appreciate expensive French bubbles.

Champagne has a place. Consider it for an intimate honeymoon meal. Consider it for an anniversary tête-à-tête. Consider it when you want to treat yourselves to a special episode just because you can. While Champagne makers insist …