Press for Champagne: A Guide To Enjoying The World's Greatest Sparkling Wine

This book is a great introduction to Champagne. It introduces the reader to information necessary for understanding the wines of Champagne with great recommendations for tasting the different styles. This is only an introduction; the author raises many issues that he are briefly discussed but it lays a great foundation for further research.

This is a very well written book for any wine drinker who wants to learn more about Champagne! As a student of wine, I've read countless books on the subject. Chris' book stands out because it's not only extremely well written, but it's accessible and unpretentious. In addition, his method for introducing the reader to the styles and types of Champagne is systematic, easy to understand and apply, and it really works! If you explore the various types of Champagne in the manner he suggests, by the end of the book, your understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of Champagne will undoubtedly be enhanced. As a result of reading Chris' book, I have a much better understanding of the different styles and producers of Champagne and how they align with my preferences.

What a great read! Press for Champagne is fun, informative, beautifully written, and perfect for a novice enthusiast like myself. The author’s love of champagne effervesces off the pages and I wholeheartedly recommend this book and imagine it would be a much-appreciated gift.

Favorite book on Champagne by far! Actually lost my first copy after reading it, so bought another so I could continue referencing. The book really sets up the reader to get into wine in a smart way…with an overview of the drivers that create differences in champagne (the style, grapes, place, dosage, age, etc.) followed by examples of specific Champagnes so you can look for and taste the difference yourself! I’ve read a LOT of wine books, but never really remembered the names of producers until reading this one. Wine books usually just list out producers or wines of a style, but this author actually tells you the choices that make the wine unique in the vineyard/process and shares tips for how you can tell!

Champagne is a wine that is typically not approachable, just for the sheer cost of it all (at least in my head). This book not only made it approachable but also allowed me to shed many misgivings I may have had about Champagne. The writing style allows a lay person and serious wine drinker to get as much out of it. I love the positive attitude to just enjoying a glass of wine that's spread through the book. I have so much more appreciation for bubbles now.PS: Don't ignore the footnotes, I thought they add a lot of value and trivia to the pages...

Chris Ruhland’s “Press the Button for Champagne: A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Greatest Sparkling Wine” describes what Champagne is, where it comes from and when to drink it, all with the objective of enhancing the reader’s drinking experience. The author takes us on a journey through the world of Champagne, including an explanation of the process of winemaking, as well as a very good discussion of the similarities and differences to be found among various vintners and styles of Champagne. All this information is specifically designed to make the drinking experience more fun.If you drink Champagne, or intend to start, this book is what you need. Reading it answered so many questions for me, and I know that having read it will make my future Champagne drinking much more enjoyable. Buy this book and read it and it will do the same for you!

I started off the book as a champagne-curious person, and ended up utterly enchanted! Chris Ruhland's love and knowledge of the drink makes the book a great read for novices and connoisseurs alike. While there's a lot of great insight packed in the book that raises your knowledge and enjoyment of the drink, my favorite parts are the descriptions of the champagnes that Chris favors. I've made several notes of mouth-watering Champagnes to try with loved ones this holiday season and beyond!

Press for Champagne is an approachable guide for anyone interested in discovering or deepening an appreciation for sparkling wine. Christopher Ruhland’s love of champagne is not only palpable, it’s infectious. He takes his reader on a brilliantly constructed, beautifully written journey to truly enjoying the world’s best bubbles.