The perfect drink for a slow evening

Champagne has become my slow-evening ritual. Served in a proper glass at room temperature, no distractions, and you start to notice things — the smooth aftertaste, the way it develops in the glass. It's a drink that rewards attention in a way most don't.

I've introduced a few friends to proper Champagne and the reaction is always the same: surprise that something they'd written off could be this interesting. Start with something accessible and work from there.