Gold Magazine December 2013 - January 2014, Issue 33 | Page 78

{lifestyle} Champagne’s story, from its serendipitous beginnings to its slow yet steady rise to stardom, is reminiscent of a sentimental life lesson. This sparkling wine has proven that, in order to succeed, a fine balance of patience, practising the art of perfection, and positivity needs be struck. In essence: confront the bad, celebrate the good, and toast to times to come. By Chloe Panayides