No New Year's Eve party is complete without bubbly. And if you're going to invest money in a decent drop of fizz it's worth taking the care to serve it properly to ensure you're getting the most from every drop.
From choosing the right glasses and chilling at the perfect temperature to opening the bottle correctly and pouring it at the optimum angle, there's more to serving champagne than popping a cork. John West, consultant to the International Wine and Spirit Competition, offers his seasonal advice.