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Old Apr 5, 2019, 10:50 am
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Given the choice, I'd take Prosecco.
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by Sealink
Given the choice, I'd take Prosecco.
Neither if us are ‘moved’ by the Champagne hype. The general ‘feel-good’ of something sparkling is a different aspect ... as with today, with a high-grade Prosecco as an apertif* before a posh lunch out to celebrate her nth birthday.

* Organised by my son/DiL and presented on arrival with a birthday card from the establishment.
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 11:33 am
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Only drink "fizzy" be it Champagne or Prosecco and only in a Coupe {saucer} shape, no chance of it being knocked over and so much easier to hold.
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 11:46 am
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Originally Posted by bubbah
Only drink "fizzy" be it Champagne or Prosecco and only in a Coupe {saucer} shape, no chance of it being knocked over and so much easier to hold.
A ‘coupe’? How very Marie Antoinette! Pervert!!
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 12:05 pm
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My husband says it is a resemblance!
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 12:26 pm
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Originally Posted by bubbah
My husband says it is a resemblance!
OMG, he’s that old?!! How is he?
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 12:30 pm
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Recovering well.
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 3:58 pm
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Best in a tulip glass IMHO
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by secretplantofightinflation
Can't stand the stuff. Fizzy grape juice that just happens to come from a certain part of France?

I'd rather have a beer or a nice coffee.
Jacob, is that you darling?
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Old Apr 5, 2019, 4:33 pm
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Originally Posted by T8191
A ‘coupe’? How very Marie Antoinette! Pervert!!
bloody Austrians.
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Old Apr 6, 2019, 10:42 am
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Originally Posted by bubbah
Only drink "fizzy" be it Champagne or Prosecco and only in a Coupe {saucer} shape, no chance of it being knocked over and so much easier to hold.
Up until about 2017, Virgin served Champagne in a coupe glass. Very stylish!
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Old Apr 6, 2019, 10:58 am
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Originally Posted by Sealink
Up until about 2017, Virgin served Champagne in a coupe glass. Very stylish!
Stylish, perhaps, but so WRONG!
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Old Apr 6, 2019, 11:36 am
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Originally Posted by T8191
Stylish, perhaps, but so WRONG!
According to a friend who was an Ambassador of Champagne, more correct than a flute. Champagne should be served in a glass of the style that BA serves Champagne in the CCR and FIRST. At home I have it in white wine glasses.
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Old Apr 6, 2019, 12:34 pm
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Originally Posted by greg5
According to a friend who was an Ambassador of Champagne, more correct than a flute. Champagne should be served in a glass of the style that BA serves Champagne in the CCR and FIRST. At home I have it in white wine glasses.
I have assorted sets of glassware, but agree with your basic precept. I know nothing of CCR or First, but at least a tall, slim glass of whatever nomenclature respects the pettilance.
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Old Apr 6, 2019, 7:18 pm
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I'll have it in a beer glass. I don't stand on ceremony.
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