With most Brits firmly off splurging and back to counting the pennies, there has probably never been a better time to consider adding some extra New World fizz to your list. Andrew Catchpole joins a panel of sommeliers to see what’s on offer and work out how you could sell it

Off-dry champagnes are about as trendy as a 1970s sex manual at the moment. But, says Sarah Jane Evans MW, maybe the on-trade needs to relax a little and get in touch with its sweeter side