Today in history: 4 August 1693: This date is traditionally credited with Dom Perignon's invention of champagne, though it is not very clear if he actually invented it. He was a French Benedictine monk who proved himself to be an innovator of sparkling wine. During his time, in-bottle refermentation was a big problem for winemakers. When…
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