It stems from royalty, once signifying power and prestige in the 17th century. Clever advertising, even back then, catapulted this beverage into nobility, immortalizing it as the drink of choice during various festivities.

Classic competition and unfavorable climate challenges played a part in creating the sparkling wine. And with the addition of sugar during the fermentation process, the delicious drink soon fell to mass markets.

There are laws in place worldwide about the term "Champagne," referring to Champagne, France, and label usage of the city's name or the more general term, "Sparkling Wine."

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier are the most-common grapes used in the production of Champagne, giving it its sweet or dry taste. The drink gets a bad rep for its many delicious calories, caused by the addition of yeast and rock sugar during the second fermentation process.

It's a mildly long process, actually, taking roughly three years to mature when sealed with the signature crown cap.

Minute details or not, this wine is typically associated with New Year's and romantic occasions (Valentine's Day looms). In actuality, it pairs well with a variety of food and should be sipped more often—perhaps even, every day.

When enjoying a bottle during your Monday-night dessert course, or your Wednesday steak dinner, there are a few "rules." First, it should take seven turns when undoing the wire cage. Second, to avoid sending the cork flying past your guests' heads, hold it in place while rotating the bottle at an angle. Your thumb should always remain on top of the cork until it's open. It may not have as exciting of an unveiling—it should sound like a whisper—but there will be less spillage, thus more Champagne to fill the flutes.

Polaris Grill offers some fine selections of the bubbly, from the Schramsberg Blanc Del Blancs Brut '07 (California) to Dom Perignon '02 (Champagne, France). Stop by for a glass, or a bottle, and make any day a celebration.