One of the first festive occasions to celebrate the New Year dates back to ancient Babylon. Babylonians dressed up at the first new moon following the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox marks the time ...

Q: Is it harmful to the wine to open a bottle of Champagne by shooting the cork like a missile, rather than gently easing it out? Will it change the flavor of the wine? A: This is one of those ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Casual drinkers look to this time of year as a celebration – holidays, family gatherings, New Year’s Eve. Buy a bottle or two of sparkling wine, pop the cork and toast. Not so fast.