February 27, 2026

Open That Bottle Night

Open That Bottle Night (OTBN) began as a simple but powerful idea in 1999, first celebrated in 2000. It was dreamed up by married wine writers Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

Last year (2025), the two countries that imported the most Champagne were the US followed by the UK. Together, these two countries consume a massive amount of France’s top bubbly. What country was third in Champagne imports? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Brazil

B. China

C. Switzerland

D. Japan

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Total acres of pistachio orchards in California, 6 times the number in 2001 according to The New York Times. A controversial crop environmentally, The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.