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New Book on Champagne Takes a Delectable Historic Look at the Fascinating World That Exists “Behind the Bubbles”- written by respected Australian independent champagne expert Jayne Powell (aka Champagne Jayne). Publisher Arbon.

***WINNER GOURMAND WINE BOOK AWARDS 2011  ”Best French Wine Book” (Australia)

Throughout history there have been so many promises in a glass of champagne. In Champagnes Behind The Bubbles, part of the Great Grand and Famous Series by Fritz Gubler, author Champagne Jayne takes the reader on an enchanting journey behind this magical wine of celebration, luxury and romance.

This lavishly illustrated coffee table guide explores the secrets of champagne’s magnetic appeal from Roman times to today… and in the process unravels champagne’s unexpected links to French nationhood and its place in so many historic and well known situations.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT?

• Champagne can only come from France, everything else is just simply sparkling wine
• Champagne is a white wine made from primarily red grapes
• A glass of champagne contains more than 21 million bubbles
• Did you know that James Bond author, Ian Fleming’s favourite seduction technique was to lure the ladies with champagne and sausages?
• Many of the greatest characters in Champagne history have been women

Brimming with useful fizz facts, hints and tips, Champagnes – Behind the Bubbles is a handy reference companion to get more pleasure from all champagne experiences anytime, anywhere. Suitable for beginners, champagne afficionados and experienced hospitality professionals alike, Champagnes – Behind The Bubbles will literally transport you to another world.

The author suggests sitting back and relaxing a glass of your favourite tipple as you dip into the fascinating profiles of some of the great Champagne brands including Ruinart, Salon, Moët & Chandon, Bollinger, Krug, Pol Roger, Veuve Clicquot and Taittinger.

INTERVIEW CHAMPAGNE JAYNE:

Jayne is available for media interviews, speaking opportunities, article submissions, expert commentary and for independent reviews of champagnes and sparkling wines.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Sydney: Georgia Macmillan Ph + 61 409 643211 E: georgia@georgiamacmillan.com

Melbourne: Kerryn Nelson Ph: + 61 417 035 536 E: kerryn.nelson@bigmouth.net.au

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Known as ‘Champagne Jayne’,  Jayne Powell is a respected Australian independent reviewer and expert in champagne and sparkling wines. Jayne holds a BA honours degree with distinction in French language, the globally recognised WSET Intermediate and Advanced Certificates in wines and spirits, and has studied champagne at the Institut International des Vins de Champagne in the heart of Champagne itself.

Considered a friend to family members of the top champagne houses in France and a great ambassador for champagne internationally, Champagne Jayne enjoys her career in writing and speaking, and facilitating nights of champagne “edu-tainment”.

Her signature Pop Up Champagne Master Classes – have run in collaboration with the cream of local culinary talent, including award winners Mark Best(Marque), Tony Bilson(Bilsons) and Christine Mansfield(Universal), but her palette remains a ‘free agent’ unrestricted by any brand sponsorship.

Have Champagne Jayne as a special ingredient to your next event