Whether it’s the holidays or you just have something special to celebrate, a bottle of bubbly is always the right choice.

Champagne Jeeper gets its name from the jeep ... And, as is also usually the case, it’s a thrillingly complex mélange of flavors — sweet citrus, a hint of green melon, toasted brioche ...

These are such special wines and all of those I recommend are bargains. Some merchants virtually ignore sweet wines of any sort. I make no apology for recommending so many wines from Waitrose.

There are three main grapes that are grown and used in Champagne: chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot nero. There are ranges of sweetness from demi-sec (semi sweet) to brut (driest). The Champagnes ...