Readers will find a bevy of compelling, totally thrilling wines among this year’s crop of new releases. With the holidays right around the corner, I am reminded that most Champagne is drunk during celebrations and/or at the beginning of meals. But the truth is that Champagne is one of the world’s most versatile wines. Superbly adept at pairing with a wide variety of foods, Champagne is a great wine for the dinner table.