Lectures on Tap - "Champagne: A Story of Widows, Women, and Wine"

Lectures on Tap brings academic talks to a bar setting. This installment features Professor Torrey Grant exploring the surprising history of Champagne, from viticulture and French inheritance law to the widows who helped shape the global Champagne industry. Grant, who teaches wine appreciation at Syracuse University and serves as wine director for Leonetta, is known for unconventional pairings such as Champagne with hotdogs. The talk blends an accessible style with expertise for both novices and enthusiasts, followed by an audience question and answer session.