POP GOES THE CORK
The Story of Champagne
Online Lecture
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Lecturer: Kenneth W. Park
Date: Monday 29 September, 2025
Duration: 1 hour
Start Time: 7.30pm AEST | 7.00pm SA | 4.30pm WA | 9.30pm NZST
Price: $25 AUD
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overview
“Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” Dom Pérignon’s legendary words capture the magic of Champagne – the sparkling wine synonymous with celebration and elegance.
Produced exclusively in France’s Champagne region under strict appellation rules, this iconic drink is the result of centuries of refinement – from vineyard practices and grape pressing to bottle fermentation. Yet beyond the bubbles lies a rich history, spanning 18th-century art and aristocratic banquets to modern marketing and pop culture cameos. Its image has been carefully cultivated, bottle by bottle.
Join Kenneth W. Park for a lively exploration of Champagne’s origins, traditions and enduring role as the drink of choice for life’s most sparkling moments.
YOUR EXPERT LECTURER
Kenneth W. Park is a curator, presenter, tour leader and writer. Over the years, Kenneth has lectured at every state art gallery in Australia and has visited well over 150 countries. With tertiary studies in fine arts, museum studies, history and international relations, and interests in travel, food, wine, arts, architecture and history, Kenneth lives by the motto that ‘life is a grand tour, make the most of it’
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